In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Civil Revision No. 4272 of 2009(O&M) Date of Decision:August 26, 2009 Ajitpal Singh ---Petitioner versus Sukhbir Kaur ---Respondent Coram: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SABINA *** Present: Mrs. Jaspal Kaur Gurna,Advocate, for the petitioner. *** SABINA J. Petitioner –Ajitpal Singh has filed this petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court), Ludhiana to decide the divorce petition filed by the petitioner expeditiously. After hearing learned counsel for the petitioner, I am of the opinion that the instant petition deserves to be allowed. Petitioner has filed a petitioner in February, 2007 under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) seeking dissolution of marriage between the parties on the ground of cruelty. A perusal of the interim order placed on record, reveals that after filing of the petition on 28.2.2007 notice was issued to the respondent. After appearance of the respondent and completion of the pleadings, issues Civil Revision No. 4272 of 2009(O&M) -2- were framed on 13.12.2007. Thereafter the case has been adjourned from time to time but so far the case has not been decided. Many adjournments had been granted for consideration of application filed under Section 24 of the Act. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that today the case is listed for pronouncement of order on application filed under Section 24 of the Act. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of this case and interest of justice, this petition is allowed. Learned Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court), Ludhiana is directed to dispose of the petition filed by the petitioner under Section 13 of the Act expeditiously preferably within six months. (SABINA) JUDGE August 26, 2009 PARAMJIT