ORDER (Oral)

Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, J.

1. This hearing has been conducted through hybrid mode.

CM APPL. 34724/2026 (for exemption)

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

CM(M) 1192/2026 &CM APPL. 34725/2026 (for stay)

3. The present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner/defendant under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, assailing the order dated 24th February, 2026 passed by the learned Trial Court in CS DJ No. 8682/2016, whereby the right of the petitioner/defendant No.1 to cross-examine PW-1 has been closed.

4. Heard. Record perused.

5. Learned counsel for the respondent has appeared on advance notice and accepts notice.

6. Learned Counsel for the petitioner has argued that the learned trial Court has closed the right of the petitioner/defendant No.1 to cross-examine PW-1 without appreciating the facts of the case as the denial of such opportunity would cause grave prejudice to the case of the petitioner. It is further argued that the petitioner be granted one more opportunity to cross-examine PW-1, as it is necessary for the proper adjudication of the matter.

7. Learned Counsel for the respondent No.1 has argued that sufficient op