1 HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR SA No. 531 of 2018 DINESH MODI versus ASHUTOSH SAO 11/03/2026 Mr. Shubham Dewangan, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, learned counsel for the appellant. Mr. Sandeep Patel, learned counsel for the resp[respondent. Yesterday i.e. 10.03.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing on admission, Mr. Shubham Dewangan, learned counsel prayed for short adjournment on the ground of non-availability of arguing counsel, Mr. Ajay Kumar Dwivedi. Today also, when the matter is called, Mr. Shubham Dewangan, learned counsel again prays for adjournment. AMARDEEP CHOUBEY Digitally signed by AMARDEEP CHOUBEY Date: 2026.03.11 16:33:31 +0530 2 Amardeep Considering the repeated requests for adjournment, as a last indulgence, one more opportunity is granted and post the matter in the week after next, subject to payment of costs of Rs. 5,000/- to the High Court Legal Aid Committee, failing which, the appeal shall stand dismissed automatically without further reference to the Bench. SD/- (Bibhu Datta Guru) Judge