1 2025:CGHC:15833 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1211 of 2025 Vasudev Shrivastava S/o Devendra Shrivastava Aged About 20 Years R/o Century Colony, Sector-4, Block-D, House No. 18, D.D. Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Station House OfÏcer Of Police Station - Basna, District Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh ... Non-applicant(s) For Applicant(s) : None For Non-applicant(s) : Mr. Amit Verma, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 04.04.2025 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 02.09.2024 passed in MCRC No. 6063/2024, while rejecting the bail to the applicant, namely, Vasudev Shrivastava had expressed its trust that the trial Court would make an earnest endeavor to conclude the trial expeditiously in accordance with law, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order, if there was no legal impediment. KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 3. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Saraipali District- Mahasamund (C.G.) vide its request letter dated 25.03.2025 has requested for grant of some more time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that in this case, the charge- sheet was submitted on 15-01-2024 and thereafter, charges were framed by the concerned trial Court on 12-02-2024. Out of the total 11 witnesses, the statements of 9 witnesses have been recorded and the cross- examination of 2 witnesses are pending. Despite repeated summons and telephonic notices, the remaining witnesses have not appeared and their cross-examination could not be completed. A memo has been sent to the Superintendent of Police, Mahasamund, to ensure the presence of these witnesses. Due to these circumstances, it appears that the case could not be concluded within the prescribed time. Hence, he prays for grant of some more time for concluding the same. 5. 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. 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 7. 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 Kunal