Hira Devi (Since Decd) Thr Lr vs Pushpa Devi & Ors

ik-150934646 Delhi High Court 23 February 2026 • 12 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Tanmay S. Surana Counsel Appellant Tushar Mahajan Counsel Appellant

Parties (6)

Dal Chand Respondent Devinder Singh Respondent Hira Devi Appellant Kailash Chand Respondent Meena Appellant Pushpa Devi Respondent

Case Significance

Hira Devi (Since Decd) Thr Lr vs Pushpa Devi & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-150934646). The appellant filed a Regular Second Appeal challenging the dismissal of her application to condone a delay of 1,504 days in filing an appeal against a civil suit judgment regarding a DDA flat in Kalkaji. The court found that the appellant had remained selectively active by participating in execution proceedings but failed to file the appeal within the prescribed period, demonstrating a lack of diligence. The appeal was dismissed, holding no infirmity in the District Judge's refusal to condon The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Tanmay S. Surana (counsel for appellant), Tushar Mahajan (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant filed a Regular Second Appeal challenging the dismissal of her application to condone a delay of 1,504 days in filing an appeal against a civil suit judgment regarding a DDA flat in Kalkaji. The court found that the appellant had remained selectively active by participating in execution proceedings but failed to file the appeal within the prescribed period, demonstrating a lack of diligence. The appeal was dismissed, holding no infirmity in the District Judge's refusal to condone the inordinate delay.

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