IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 114 FAO-2306-2025 Date of decision: 03.07.2025 SUNAINA MEHTA ..Appellant Versus SUNNY KUMAR SHARMA ALIAS SUNNY ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. Robin Dutt, Advocate for the appellant. * * * * ANIL KSHETARPAL , J. (Oral) 1. The respondent despite receipt of notice has chosen to remain unrepresented. The appellant before this Court is the respondent’s wife. She has filed a petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, for dissolution of her marriage by way of decree of divorce. The Family Court has closed her opportunity to lead evidence except completion of her further cross-examination by learned counsel for respondent. 2. This Court has been informed that learned counsel for respondent is yet to complete cross-examination of the appellant. The main petition was filed in the year 2022. She prays for one more opportunity to complete her evidence. 3. In the facts and circumstances of the present case, this Bench is of the considered view that interest of justice would be served if the appellant is granted another opportunity to complete her evidence. The MOHD AYUB 2025.07.04 11:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-2306-2025 -2- case is now fixed for 08.07.2025. The appellant shall be granted opportunity on that day to produce her remaining evidence. 3. With these observations, the appeal is allowed. (ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE (ROHIT KAPOOR) July 03rd, 2025 JUDGE Ayub Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHD AYUB 2025.07.04 11:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.