Delhi HIgh Court

Delhi HC: Vakeel Ahmed Ordered to Compensate for Wasting Court's Time

Updated
Dec 30, 2025 10:57 PM
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Summary: The Delhi High Court dismissed Vakeel Ahmed's request to overturn several court decisions, confirming that Kamlesh Gupta rightfully owns a property and making Ahmed pay for wasting the court's time.

Background of the Case

On December 6, 2025, Judge Girish Kathpalia of the Delhi High Court made a decision in a case between Vakeel Ahmed and Kamlesh Gupta. The case was about a disagreement over property ownership where Ahmed had asked the court to change several decisions made by a lower court.

Key Orders Challenged

Vakeel Ahmed disagreed with three specific decisions from the lower court:

  • May 17, 2022: The court rejected Ahmed's complaints and ordered that the property be handed over, and other belongings be taken to pay off debts.

  • April 29, 2024: The court noted that Ahmed owed Rs.17,44,363 and told the police to help take control of the property because Ahmed was resisting.

  • May 31, 2024: The court issued orders to arrest Ahmed for not following its directions.

Ahmed’s Argument

Vakeel Ahmed said he had already given the property back to Kamlesh Gupta in October 2014. However, he couldn't show any proof of this. Also, his appeal was dismissed because he didn't follow through with it.

"The petitioner had already restored possession of the subject property in October 2014," argued Ahmed's lawyer.

Court’s Response

The court found no reason to believe Ahmed's claims, pointing out his efforts to delay the process. Judge Kathpalia dismissed his request, calling it a waste of time, and ordered him to pay Rs.25,000 to Gupta within a week.

Verdict Summary

The court decided that Vakeel Ahmed was trying to avoid following the court's decisions and confirmed all the earlier orders.