JUDGMENT :

Tushar Rao Gedela, J.

[The proceeding has been conducted through Hybrid mode]

1. Exemption is allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

CM APPL. 13554/2023 (for exemption)

2. The application stands disposed of.

CM(M) 454/2023 & CM APPL. 13553/2023 (for stay)

3. Petitioner challenges the order dated 06.02.2023 in CS SCJ 994/18 titled as “Madhu Verma @ Madhubala vs. Kamlesh Verma And Anr.”, whereby the application of the petitioner/ defendant seeking recall of the orders dated 26.04.2022 and 08.06.2022, virtue whereof the opportunity to cross examine the respondent/ plaintiff’s witnesses and the opportunity to lead defendant’s evidence of the petitioner was also closed, was dismissed.

4. Issue Notice. Notice is accepted by Mr. Praveen Suri, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.

5. Learned counsel for the respective parties on instructions submit that in order to ensure that there is no delay in the proceedings in the trial, an order giving appropriate directions be passed by this Court.

6. With the consent of the parties, the following directions are passed :-

(i) Petitioner shall cross examine PW-1 on the date already fixed before the learned Trial Court, i.e., 24.03.2023, an