IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 229 CRM-M-63380-2024 Date of decision: May 21st, 2025 Balbir Singh .....Petitioner Versus The State of Punjab .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Present: Mr. Lakhwinder Singh Lakhanpal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) Learned State counsel at the outset, on instructions from Inspector Amritpal Singh, has informed the Court that the trial is nearing conclusion with the case now fixed for recording of evidence of the defence witnesses. He submits that in all likelihood, the trial would, therefore, be concluding very shortly. 2. In the circumstances, learned counsel for the petitioner does not press the instant petition. However, he submits that directions be issued to the trial Court to expedite the trial since the petitioner has been in custody since 29.10.2021. 3. Dismissed as not pressed. However, learned trial Court is directed to positively conclude the trial within the next three months from today. May 21st, 2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.05.21 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh