112 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: May 01, 2026 (i) CR-3699-2026 Chet Singh …Pe--oner Versus Smt. Sheela Devi and another …Respondents **** (ii) CR-3702-2026 Chet Singh …Pe--oner Versus Estate Officer, U.T. Chandigarh and others …Respondents **** CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Gautam Diwan, Advocate for the peoner. DEEPAK GUPTA , J.(Oral) Civil suit bearing No.CS-CJ-180-2017, tled as “Sheela Devi v. Sant Ram”, and another Civil Suit bearing No.CS-CJ-600-2018, tled as “Chet Singh v. Sheela Devi & Ors.” are pending before learned Addl. Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.), Chandigarh. Both the cases between the same pares are being taken up together by the trial Court as is evident from the various orders passed by the Court. 2. The peoner herein has sought a simple direcon to the concerned Court so as to dispose of the applicaon dated 26.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) [wrongly menoned as Annexure P-5], whereby modificaon/clarificaon of the order dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) in the proceedings under Order 32 Rule 15 CPC was sought. 3. Learned counsel for the peoner has pointed out that by way of the order dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P-4), defendant No.2 – Chet Singh SARITA RANI 2026.05.01 15:48 I attest to the accuracy of this document/order CR-3699-2026 & CR-3702-2026 - 2 - 2026:PHHC:067763 was permi;ed to prosecute the suit through his authorized person – Sh. Manjeet Singh (son) because said Chet Singh is suffering from severe loss of memory/demena and is unable to protect his interest. 4. Learned counsel for the peoner submits that applicaon (Annexure P-3) was moved to modify/clarify the order dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) so as to expressly appoint Manjeet Singh, i.e. son of Chet Singh as guardian ad litem of the said defendant for the purpose of contesng the suit. However, said applicaon is not being disposed of, though the ma;er has been adjourned on several dates and even the plainff has examined some of the witnesses. 5. Without commenng on the merits of the case, but considering the contenons made by learned counsel for the peoner, both the peons are hereby disposed of by direcng the concerned trial Court to dispose of the applicaon dated 26.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) on or before 31.05.2026 posively. In case due to any reason whatsoever, the trial Court is unable to dispose of the aforesaid applicaon by 31.05.2026, it shall seek extension from this Court by cing the reasons for its non-disposal within the given me. Photocopy of this order be placed on the connected case file. May 01, 2026 (DEEPAK GUPTA) sarita JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SARITA RANI 2026.05.01 15:48 I attest to the accuracy of this document/order