Prachi Nikunj Harlalka vs Nikunj Ramakant Harlalka — 42/2025

Summary: The distress warrant issued against the non-applicant (Nikunj Harlalka) in a domestic violence maintenance case is cancelled. The court found that while outstanding maintenance amounts of Rs. 71 lakhs and Rs. 51 lakhs remain across two proceedings, the non-applicant has demonstrated good faith by depositing Rs. 6 lakhs within 15 days and presenting cheques for Rs. 50,000 in each proceeding. Relying on Supreme Court precedent that DV Act proceedings are civil in nature and designed for relief rather than punishment, the court cancelled the warrant on the condition that the non-applicant pay the maximum outstanding amount without fail on the next date. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.