Yes, you can absolutely seek an injunction against your own family member in a property dispute in Delhi, and there is no special legal exemption or bar that shields a family member from injunctive relief simply because of the familial relationship between the parties — Indian civil procedure applies equally regardless of whether the opposing party is a stranger or a close relative. The relevant provisions remain Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which empower a court to grant a temporary injunction restraining any party, including a sibling, parent, child, or other relative, from selling, transferring, alienating, encumbering, or otherwise dealing with disputed property, or from interfering with your lawful possession, provided you can establish a prima facie case, demonstrate that the balance of convenience favours granting the injunction, and show that you would suffer irreparable harm without this protective relief.

Family property disputes in Delhi frequently require exactly this kind of urgent protective measure, since a family member with access to original documents, control over the property, or influence over other relatives may attempt to quickly sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of disputed property to gain an unfair advantage before the underlying dispute — whether over inheritance, partition, or a disputed gift or sale — is properly resolved by the court. Courts do not treat family relationships as grounds for leniency toward such conduct; rather, Delhi courts have consistently granted injunctions against family members where the evidence shows a genuine risk of the property being dealt with unfairly during pending litigation, recognising that family disputes over property can be just as urgent and damaging as disputes between unrelated parties, and sometimes even more so given the emotional stakes and potential for irreversible harm to family relationships if action is not taken promptly.

To succeed in obtaining such an injunction, you will typically need to file a suit — commonly for partition, declaration of title, or a permanent injunction, depending on the specific nature of your dispute — accompanied by an interlocutory application under Order XXXIX seeking interim relief, supported by documentary evidence establishing your interest in the property and any specific conduct by the family member suggesting an intention to alienate or interfere with the property before the dispute is resolved. It is worth noting that Delhi courts, being conscious of the sensitivities involved in family litigation, often also encourage or direct parties toward mediation or settlement discussions alongside the formal injunction proceedings, recognising that preserving family relationships where possible remains valuable even while protecting your legal rights. Given how emotionally charged these situations can be, it helps enormously to have a clear-headed, strategically sound legal approach, and consulting Aapka Legal Advice early can help you pursue the injunction firmly while keeping the door open to eventual family reconciliation where appropriate.

Property disputes between family members require both legal precision and emotional sensitivity, and experienced counsel can help you protect your rights without unnecessarily escalating family conflict. The Top Property Lawyers in Delhi regularly secure injunctions in family property disputes, and our panel of retired judges is available to provide guidance on navigating both the legal and interpersonal dimensions of such sensitive litigation.

In conclusion, seeking an injunction against your own family member in a Delhi property dispute is entirely legitimate and often necessary to protect your rightful interest, and Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the CPC provide the full legal machinery to secure that protection regardless of the family relationship involved.