In a surprising turn of events, the Delhi High Court has reversed an earlier decision, allowing Krishan Kumar Vats to continue his claims about a family property disagreement. Let's dive into the details!
Krishan Kumar Vats filed an appeal against an earlier decision from October 10, 2025, which dismissed his claims about a family property located at Plot No. 242, Hari Nagar Ashram, New Delhi. This case is about a property that was jointly bought in the 1950s by Horam and his brother Pirthi Singh.
Horam passed away in 1975, leaving his share of the property to his four children. Later, his daughter Jagwati gave up her share to her three brothers. Pirthi, who never married, left his share to these same nephews through a will in 1987. This led to a formal division of the property into three parts in 2003.
Krishan Kumar Vats claimed that the property was a joint family property and that the division was not fair. He challenged a Gift Deed and a Will made by Shobha Ram Vats, one of the brothers, in favor of his daughter, Kamlesh Sharma, in 2021.
"The Plaintiff claims that the property is a joint family property and that the documents were created under unfair pressure."
The initial court decision rejected Krishan Kumar Vats' case, saying it did not show a valid reason to proceed. The judges, Anil Kshetrapal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, noted that the property was personally acquired and not part of a joint family inheritance.
Upon appeal, the High Court found that the earlier decision was made too soon on matters that should be looked at in a full trial. The court emphasized that:
"Decisions on facts cannot be made while using the powers under Clause (a) of Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC."
The High Court has brought the case back for further proceedings, directing Krishan Kumar Vats and Shobha Ram Vats to appear before the judge on December 22, 2025. This decision highlights the importance of carefully examining facts in property disputes.
