IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH C.R. No.6693 of 2005 Date of Decision:- 14.1.2008 Sohan Lal ....Petitioner(s) through Mr.Yogesh Chaudhary, Advocate vs. Sudarshan Kumar & others ....Respondent(s) through Mr.Malkiat Singh, Advocate for No.1. *** CORAM:-HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT. *** 1) Whether Reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2) To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3) Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? *** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) This revision petition is directed against the order dated 13.10.2005 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Phillaur whereby the petitioner-defendant's evidence has been ordered to be closed. As may be seen from the impugned order, more than six opportunities were granted to the petitioner-defendant No.1, however, his evidence remained inconclusive. The case being one amongst the old cases, the learned trial Court has closed his evidence. In the light of above given facts and circumstances, no exception can be taken to the view formed by the learned trial Court. However, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in the interest of justice and equity, last opportunity may be granted to him. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and taking into C.R. No.6693 of 2005 -2- consideration all the attending circumstances including the fact that this revision petition itself is pending for the last about two years, the same is partly allowed to the extent that the impugned order passed by the learned Civil Court is set aside and it is directed that one more and the last opportunity be granted to the petitioner to bring his remaining entire evidence at his own risk and responsibility, however, subject to payment of Rs.3,000/- as costs to be paid to the respondent-plaintiff. It is made clear that even if the left out witness is a Non Resident Indian, still it is for the petitioner to ensure his presence on the date fixed. No further opportunity shall be granted by the learned trial Court. Disposed of. Copy of the order be given Dasti on payment of usual charges to learned counsel for the parties. January 14, 2008 ( SURYA KANT ) poonam JUDGE