145 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CR-3749-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: August 18, 2026 Rampal …Pe33oner Versus Sadhu Ram and others …Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Advocate for the peoner. DEEPAK GUPTA , J.(Oral) CM-14460-CII-2026 This is an applicaon moved by the peoner to place on record Zimni orders as Annexures P-5 to P-7. Allowed. Annexures P-5 to P-7 are taken on record. CR-2749-2026 The peoner is aggrieved by the order dated 10.02.2026 (Anenxure P-4) passed by learned Addl. Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.), Narwana, whereby his evidence in Civil Suit bearing CIS No.CS-302 of 2020, tled as “Rampal v. Sadhu Ram”, has been closed by observing that peoner- plainff had failed to produce the evidence, despite availing many opportunies. 2. Assailing the aforesaid order, learned counsel for the peoner has drawn a5enon towards various zimni orders as passed by the trial Court to show that though the issues were framed on 27.05.2022 and some opportunies were granted to the peoner to produce evidence, an applicaon under Order I Rule 10 CPC was moved on 14.09.2023, which was ulmately disposed of on 03.01.2025. Therea:er, the presence of newly SARITA RANI 2026.08.20 15:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CR-3749-2026 (O&M) - 2 - 2026:PHHC:114283 added defendants was procured and ma5er was fixed for plainff’s evidence on 21.12.2025 only. Learned counsel further submits that the peoner requires only one opportunity to produce his evidence, which he will produce at his own responsibility. 3. Having noced the aforesaid facts and circumstances and without commenng anything on the merits of the case, the present peon is hereby accepted. The impugned order dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) is hereby set aside. The trial Court is directed to provide one opportunity to the peoner-plainff to conclude his evidence to be produced at his own responsibility, subject to payment of ₹5,000/- as costs, payable by way of a demand dra: to contesng respondent No.1 – Sadhu Ram. 4. Since this order has been passed without issuing noce to contesng respondent No.1, in order to avoid the delay, therefore, he will be at liberty to approach this Court, in case, he feels aggrieved by this order. August 18, 2026 (DEEPAK GUPTA) sarita JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SARITA RANI 2026.08.20 15:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document