IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CMPMO No.462 of 2017 Decided on 28th August, 2025 Mahinder Lal and others …Petitioners Versus Dev and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioners: Mr. Mukul Sood, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Devender K. Sharma, Advocate. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) When this case was taken up for consideration today, learned counsel for the parties submitted that interest of justice would be served in case these proceedings are disposed of with an observation that the trial be completed as expeditiously as possible. 2. In the light of the prayer so made by learned counsel for the parties, these proceedings are closed without adjudication on merit with the observation that an endeavor be made by the learned Trial Court to dispose of the main suit as expeditiously as possible. It be ensured that if the case is at the stage of recording 2 the evidence of the parties, then, not more than three opportunities be granted to either of the parties to lead evidence and parties will also ensure that no unnecessary adjournments are sought. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 28, 2025 (Vinod)