Kewal Krishan v. Janak Raj And ORS.

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Civil Revision No. 1195 of 2020 Date of Decision: 30.08.2022 Kewal Krishan ... Petitioner(s)

Versus

Janak Raj and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. Tarun Singla, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Aman Bahri, Advocate for the respondent No.1.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

After arguing at some length, the learned counsel representing the parties have come to a consensus.

2.

The trial Court has permitted the defendant No.4, to crossexamine the witnesses of the plaintiff as well as the defendant No.3 and 5 in a pending suit filed for declaration with a consequential relief of permanent injunction. All the parties to the litigation are the members of a family. The right of cross-examination has been given to defendant No.4 as he was previously proceeded against ex parte, which order has been set aside. 3.

The learned counsel representing the respective parties jointly state that let defendant No.2 be granted an opportunity to further crossexamine the witnesses after defendant No.4 has cross-examined the aforesaid witnesses. It is also understood between the learned counsel DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2022.09.02 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document representing the parties that each party shall be granted only two effective

Civil Revision No. 1195 of 2020 opportunities to complete the cross-examination of the witnesses. 4.

Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the revision petition is disposed of. The trial Court is directed to give an opportunity to the petitioner (defendant No.2) to further cross-examine the witnesses after the defendant No.4 has completed his cross-examination. 5.

Taking note of the fact that the suit is pending for the last ten years, the trial Court is directed to make a sincere endeavour for concluding the trial within a period of nine months, from today. (Anil Kshetarpal) Judge August 30, 2022 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2022.09.02 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document