Parvesh Gupta v. Karan Singh And ANR

CRR No.5017 of 2018 (O&M) --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRR No.5017 of 2018 (O&M) DECIDED ON:10.01.2019 PARVESH GUPTA ..PETITIONER

VERSUS

KARAN SINGH AND ANR.

...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN Present: Mr. Mandeep Kumar Dhot, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** RAMENDRA JAIN, J. (ORAL) CRM-44284-2018 For the reasons mentioned in the application, delay of 145 days in filing the present revision is condoned. CRM stands disposed of.

Main case Through this revision, petitioner has laid challenge to order dated 18.04.2018 of the trial court, whereby his right to cross-examine the complainant was put at rest by treating the same as NIL. Learned counsel contends that if the petitioner is not afforded an opportunity to cross-examine the complainant, he may suffer irreparable loss.

Considering overall facts and circumstances, but without commenting on the merits of the case, instant petition is accepted and SONIKA 2019.01.11 16:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CRR No.5017 of 2018 (O&M) --2-- impugned order dated 18.04.2018 of the trial court, is set aside. The petitioner is granted last opportunity to cross-examine the complainant, subject to payment of cost of Rs.3000/- to be deposited with the District Legal Services Authority, Ludhiana.

The trial court is directed to afford one last opportunity to the petitioner to cross-examine the complainant.

10.01.2019 (RAMENDRA JAIN) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No SONIKA 2019.01.11 16:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh