IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. C.R. No. 4206 of 2011 Date of decision: 14.7.2011 Suraj Bhan … Petitioner versus Ramanand … Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARVIND KUMAR Present: Mr. R.A. Sheoran, Advocate, for the petitioner ... ARVIND KUMAR, J: The present petitioner is the defendant in the suit for permanent injunction titled Ramanand v. Suraj Bhan. He led no evidence despite the number of opportunities and as such, his evidence has been closed by order of the Court dated 31.5.2011 passed by the Civil Judge (Junior Division), Bhiwani. Hence, this revision. Heard. Counsel for the petitioner in all fairness contends that though the defendant-petitioner had been callous in not concluding his evidence but if an opportunity is not granted, he will suffer an irreparable loss and thus, prays for only one opportunity, may be subject to payment of costs. Rules and procedure are hand-maid of justice and are meant for enhancing the same and not to scuttle it. Accordingly, this revision petition is allowed and the order under challenge is set aside. The trial Court is directed to afford one effective opportunity to the petitioner to conclude his entire evidence; however, subject to payment of costs of Rs.5000/- to be paid to the respondent. Keeping in view the circumstances mentioned above, this revision is being disposed of without issuing any notice to the opposite party. If the respondent is summoned to contest this litigation, he will have to incur huge expenses to defend this case. However, liberty is granted C.R. No. 4206 of 2011 -2- to the respondent that if he feels dissatisfied with this order, he may move an application to recall the same. The petition stands disposed of accordingly. July 14, 2011 ( ARVIND KUMAR ) JS JUDGE