Your case is presently stalled at the appellate stage despite partial compliance with the Family Court decree. Since both sides have filed cross appeals and adjournments are being taken “by consent,”. The Rs. 17 lakh security deposit is in your favour as it safeguards the decretal amount, but it does not automatically ensure progress unless actively pursued.

You should now move an application for early hearing or urgent listing before the High Court, clearly stating that the matter has been pending since 2020 and involves financial relief to a wife. Courts generally respond positively to such requests in matrimonial disputes, especially where delay is causing hardship.

Simultaneously, seek enhanced interim relief by applying for further withdrawal from the deposited Rs. 17 lakh, or request that part of the decree be treated as part-final due to the prolonged pendency. This ensures you are not financially prejudiced while the appeal remains undecided.

Your counsel must also take a firm stand against routine adjournments. If the opposite side is delaying, request the court to fix a time-bound schedule for final disposal. Regular “mentioning” before the bench or filing an application for early disposal can significantly expedite listing in practice.

Make application to High court for placing appeal on board for directions . Take the plea that no settlement is possible and case be placed on board for hearing and final disposal 

The matter is pending at appeal before high court.

You can ask your advocate to file a memo before the high court registrar to bring the matter in the immediate list for hearing or can make a mention before the concerned court for urgent listing in view of financial hardships faced by the petitioner.

- If the High Court is taking time to dispose off the matter , then you can file an Application for urgent hearing with the preponement of the date.

- The application can be filed on the ground of failure of the settlement between the parties.