CR-4176-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 130 CR-4176-2026 Date of decision:
 Vikram Singh Sodhi ...Petitioner Versus Rupinder Singh Sodhi .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE

   
Present: Ms. Dilmrig Nayani, Advocate, for the petitioner. ****

   
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( )    *! $* +( , -'.' /0 ,! ,   12 " ,!  , 3 4 )                          The brief facts of the case are that the respondent-Rupinder Singh Sodhi had filed an application under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC before the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Anandpur Sahib, on 22.03.2022. Notice of the said application was issued to the present petitioner, who contested the same by filing a written statement. Thereafter, issues were framed and the respondent led his evidence, whereafter the case was fixed for evidence of the present petitioner/defendant. Further, vide impugned order dated 20.04.2026 (Annexure P-1), the learned Civil Judge (Junior ANIL KUMAR 2026.05.19 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CR-4176-2026 2 Division), Anandpur Sahib, observed that no RW was present despite the grant of last opportunity. It was further observed that the petitioner had already availed sufficient opportunities to conclude his entire evidence but had failed to do so. Consequently, the defence evidence of the petitioner/defendant was closed by Court order and the case was fixed for arguments. . 5            !      6  7  . 0 
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(  The petitioner is directed to appear before the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Anandpur Sahib, on the date already fixed and, thereafter, the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Anandpur Sahib, is directed to give one effective opportunity to the petitioner/defendant to conclude his entire evidence, subject to payment of ANIL KUMAR 2026.05.19 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CR-4176-2026 3 costs of Rs.5,000/- to be deposited with the concerned District Legal Services Authority.  & !)   -)
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 *>+;: Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No ANIL KUMAR 2026.05.19 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document