120 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND RAM SINGH AND ORS. HARNEK SINGH CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. Namit Gautam, HARKESH MANUJA By way of present an order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Ludhiana, whereby the evidence of the petitioner was closed 2. Briefly stating permanent injunction was filed at the instance of respondent wherein compromise the learned Additional District Judge. came to be filed at the instance of respondent compromise wherein, certain objections were raised by the petitioner. The parties were afforded an opportunity to lead their evidence. The respondent-plaintiff led his evidence and was fixed for recording of evidence failed to lead any evidence IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: AND ORS. Versus HARNEK SINGH AND ORS. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Mr. A.P. Kaushal, Advocate for the Mr. Namit Gautam, Advocate for the **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) By way of present revision petition an order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Ludhiana, whereby the evidence of the petitioner was closed by Court order. Briefly stating, a suit for declaration claiming ownership and permanent injunction was filed at the instance of respondent ein compromise (Ex. C-X) was arrived at between the parties before the learned Additional District Judge. Subsequently, came to be filed at the instance of respondent compromise wherein, certain objections were raised by the petitioner. The parties were afforded an opportunity to lead their evidence. The plaintiff led his evidence and upon its fixed for recording of evidence the petitioner. However, the petitioner failed to lead any evidence and consequently, HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CR-9255-2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: April 23, 2026 .......Petitioners ....Respondents HARKESH MANUJA Advocate for the petitioner. Advocate for the respondent. revision petition, challenge has been laid to an order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the learned Executing Court-cum- Additional District Judge, Ludhiana, whereby the evidence of the , a suit for declaration claiming ownership and permanent injunction was filed at the instance of respondent-plaintiff was arrived at between the parties before Subsequently, an execution petition came to be filed at the instance of respondent-plaintiff in terms of said compromise wherein, certain objections were raised by the petitioner. The parties were afforded an opportunity to lead their evidence. The upon its conclusion, the matter itioner. However, the petitioner and consequently, the same was closed by (O&M) April 23, 2026 , challenge has been laid to - Additional District Judge, Ludhiana, whereby the evidence of the , a suit for declaration claiming ownership and plaintiff was arrived at between the parties before petition said compromise wherein, certain objections were raised by the petitioner. The parties were afforded an opportunity to lead their evidence. The matter itioner. However, the petitioner closed by TEJWINDER SINGH 2026.04.27 17:55 I agree to specified portions of this document CR-9255-2018 (O&M) -2- Court order on 31.08.2018, hence, the present revision petition. 3. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and gone through the paper book. 4. Though, the petitioner does not appear to be diligent in pursuing the proceedings before the learned executing Court, however, keeping in view the substantial interest of the parties and also the fact that denial of opportunity to lead evidence may prejudice the rights of the petitioner, the order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the learned executing court-cum-Additional District Judge, Ludhiana is hereby set aside. The petitioner is granted two effective opportunities to lead his entire evidence. However, the same shall be subject to cost of Rs. 50,000/- to be paid to the respondent-plaintiff on or before the next date of hearing before the learned executing court. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 23.04.2026 (HARKESH MANUJA) Tejwinder JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No TEJWINDER SINGH 2026.04.27 17:55 I agree to specified portions of this document