IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. C.R. No. 5919 of 2009. [O&M] Date of Decision: 14th December, 2009. Brahmjit Kalia Petitioner through Mr. Onkar Singh, Advocate Versus Ashok Kumar Respondent through Mr. Vipul Dharmani, Advocate CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT. 1. Whether Reporters of 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 5.5.2009 passed by learned Civil Judge [Junior Division], Chandigarh whereby, after closing the examination-in-chief of the plaintiff, cross- examination on behalf of the petitioner – defendant has been shown to be nil. The aforementioned order was passed as no one turned up to cross-examine the witness, though he remained present since morning. Notice of motion was issued and pursuant thereto, learned counsel for the parties have been heard at some length. Counsel for the petitioner states that given one opportunity, the petitioner would cross-examine the respondent's witness. He is also ready and willing to compensate the respondent – plaintiff by way of costs. In the light of the stand taken on behalf of the petitioner and in the interest of justice, the revision petition is allowed to the extent that the impugned order dated 5.5.2009 is set aside. Learned trial Court is directed to grant one more and last opportunity to the petitioner to cross-examine the respondent – plaintiff. This opportunity shall be granted to the petitioner on payment of costs of Rs.3000/-. The respondent – plaintiff shall remain present on the next date of hearing, i.e., 21.01.2010 and counsel for the petitioner shall be required to subject him to cross-examination before lunch. Disposed of. Dasti. December 14, 2009. ( SURYA KANT ) dinesh JUDGE