IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH C.R. No. 5586 of 2008 (O&M) Date of decision : May 11, 2009 Sukhbir Singh Petitioner Versus Mandeep Kaur Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.N. JINDAL Present: Mr. S.K. Chopra, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for the respondent A.N. JINDAL, J. (ORAL) Since the plea sought to be set up by way of defence is nothing but a clarificatory in nature, as also the defendant wants to plead that the divorce on the basis of writing took place as per customs prevailing in the community, as such this plea, to my mind, is essential for the just decision of the case and needs to be allowed. However, inconvenience suffered by the respondent could be compensated with costs and in order to avoid further delay in the conclusion of the application for divorce, time frame could be made. Resultantly, I allow this revision petition, set aside the impugned order dated 6.9.2008 passed by Additional District Judge, Moga and allow the application for amendment subject to payment of Rs. 5000/- as cost. It is further directed that respondent shall complete his evidence on the newly framed issues within three months which would be rebutted by the plaintiff within another three months and the trial would be concluded within eight months in all. Trial Court would not give adjournments more than that of fortnight. (A.N.JINDAL) 11.05.2009 JUDGE reena