ORDER (Oral)

Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, J.

1. This hearing has been conducted through hybrid mode.

CM APPL. 27760/2026 (for exemption)

2. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. Application is disposed of.

CM(M) 941/2026& CM APPL. 27759/2026 (for stay)

3. The present petition has been filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, assailing the impugned order dated 18th March, 2026, passed by the learned Trial Court in CS No. 934/2020, whereby the application filed by the petitioner/defendant under Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 seeking setting aside of orders, whereby their right to cross-examine PW-1 Sh. Naresh Kumar was closed, has been dismissed.

Signature Not Verified Signed By:MANISHA RAJPUT
Signing Date:28.04.2026 11:19:14

4. Learned Counsel for the respondent appears on advance notice and accepts notice.

5. Heard. Record perused.

6. Learned Counsel for the petitioner has argued that PW-1 is the material witness of the case and petitioner has not been given sufficient opportunities to cross-examine him. It is further argued that grave prejudice would be caused to the petitioner if the opportunity is not granted to them to cross-examine PW-1.

7. Per Contra,