Tek Chand v. Phool Kumar And Other

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-8804-2026 Date of Decision : March 23, 2026 TEK CHAND -PETITIONER V/S PHOOL KUMAR AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

Present:

Mr. A.P. Bhandari, Advocate, with Ms. Bhargavi, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Bhupender Singh, Addl. A.G., Haryana.

*** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1.

Through the instant writ petition, a challenge has been laid to the order dated 17.11.2025 passed by the respondent No.5- Sub-Divisional Magistrate-cum-Maintenance Tribunal, under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act of 2007'). 2.

The impugned order is appealable under Section 16 of the Act of 2007, and learned counsel for the petitioner fairly concedes the same. However, no statutory appeal has been filed against the said order. 3.

Therefore, the instant writ petition is disposed of, with liberty to the petitioner to file the statutory appeal. In the event that the petitioner files the statutory appeal under Section 16 within 15 days from today, along with an application for condonation of delay, if applicable, it is expected that the appellate tribunal shall decide the delay application by considering DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP-8804-2026 the fact that the petitioner had bona fidely approached this Court in the first instance to agitate his claim.

4.

Disposed of accordingly.

(KULDEEP TIWARI) March 23, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment