C.R. No. 1090 of 2010 2 IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH C.R. No. 1090 of 2010 (O&M) Date of Decision : 19.2.2010 Rohit Sharma .......... Petitioner Versus Satya Devi ...... Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD K. SHARMA Present : Mr. Parminder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. **** VINOD K. SHARMA, J. (ORAL) This revision petition is directed against the order dated 3.2.2010, passed by the learned Addl. Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.), Ambala Cantt, vide which evidence of the petitioner has been closed by order. The order passed by the learned trial Court reads as under:- “Two witnesses of defendant present and examined. As the case pertains to the year 2004 and needs speedy disposal. Many opportunities has been availed by the defendants but they had not able to conclude their evidence. Defendant evidence is pending from 15.01.2009. Hence defendant evidence is closed by Court orders. Now case is adjourned to 18.02.2010 for rebuttal evidence if any and arguments.” The learned counsel for the petitioner has not challenged the order on merit, but prays, that in the interest of justice, the petitioner may be C.R. No. 1090 of 2010 2 granted one last opportunity to conclude his entire evidence at his own risk and responsibility. In view of the stand taken by the learned counsel for the petitioner and keeping in view the fact that the interest of justice would be served if the petitioner is granted one opportunity to conclude his entire evidence, on the date to be fixed by the learned trial Court, this revision is allowed, the impugned order is set aside. The learned trial Court shall, however, grant assistance to the petitioner to summon the official witnesses. The other witnesses to be examined at his own risk and responsibility. This shall, however, be subject to payment of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) as costs. 19.2.2010 ( VINOD K. SHARMA ) 'sp' JUDGE