1 2025:CGHC:10341 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 720 of 2025 Abhishek Khatik S/o Raju Lallu Khatik Aged About 28 Years R/o Khatic Mohalla, Tikrapara, P.S. City Kotwali, Tahsil And District Bilaspur (C.G.) (Father's Name Wrongly Mentioned In The Impugned Order Dated 26.07.2024 As 'raju Khatik'). ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Officer-In-Charge Of Police Station- Police Station-Civil Line, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : None For Respondent(s) : Mr. Nitansh Jaiswal, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 03.03.2025 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 22.10.2024 passed in MCRC No. 7367 of 2024, while rejecting the bail to the petitioner, namely, Abhishek Khatik, had expressed its trust that the trial Court would make an MANPREET KAUR Digitally signed by MANPREET KAUR Date: 2025.03.03 17:17:31 +0530 2 earnest endeavor to conclude the trial expeditiously in accordance with law, preferably within a period of four months from the date of passing of the order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. The learned Special Judge (NDPS) Bilaspur, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 13.02.2025 has requested for grant of some more time for concluding the trial due to absence of prosecution witnesses. 4. The request appears to be reasonable. The concerned trial Court is directed to conclude the trial as early as possible, preferably within a period of four months from today. 5. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 6. Registry is directed to send a certified copy of this order be sent to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Manpreet