Civil Revision No.5565 of 2009 - 1 - HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** Civil Revision No.5565 of 2009 DATE OF DECISION: 25.09.2009 **** Shamsher Singh . . . . Petitioner VS. Charan Dass . . . . Respondent **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** Present: Mr. Harsh Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner None for the respondent ***** SURYA KANT J.(ORAL) It is stated by counsel for the petitioner at the bar that the respondent has been served. However, no one puts in appearance on his behalf. [2]. This Revision Petition is directed against the order dated 05.09.2009 passed by the Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division), Dhuri, whereby, the petitioner- defendant’s evidence has been closed. The Court has observed that despite reasonable opportunities, the petitioner failed to lead his evidence. [3]. Counsel for the petitioner states that given one opportunity, the petitioner- defendant shall produce the entire evidence. [4]. Having heard learned counsel, taking into consideration the stand taken on behalf of the petitioner and in the interest of justice, this Revision Petition is allowed to the extent that the impugned order dated 05.09.2009 passed by the Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division), Dhuri is set aside with a direction to the learned trial Court to grant one more opportunity to the petitioner to produce his entire evidence at his own risk and Civil Revision No.5565 of 2009 - 2 - responsibility though through the Court process and subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- to the respondent-plaintiff. [5]. Disposed of. [6]. Let a copy of this order, duly attested by the Bench Secretary, be made available to the petitioner subject to deposit of usual charges for dasti copy. (SURYA KANT) JUDGE 25.09.2009 shonkar