India, July 1 -- By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday paved the way for the dignified cremation of a man's body kept lying in a hospital morgue for the last 27 days, waiting for cremation amid a family dispute. The High Court directed that the last rites be performed jointly by the family members at Nigam Bodh Ghat in the police presence on Wednesday.

In its order on Tuesday, the High Court said, "Considering the gravity of the situation and the fact that the deceased's body has been kept lying in the mortuary for the last 27 days and is needed to be given a dignified departure from the mortal world.", the report said.

The deceased Surendra Nath Ojha was originally from Bihar and was allege...