CRM-M-22149-2025(O&M) 218 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-22149-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.07.2025 Kulwant Singh alias MP .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Amitoj Singh Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Shiva Khurmi, AAG, Punjab. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present fourth petition filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for grant of concession of bail pending trial in case FIR No. 100 dated 19.07.2021 under Section 22 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, registered at Police Station Badhni Kalan, District Moga. (2) Learned State counsel has produced Custody Certificate dated 30.06.2025 of petitioner and which is taken on record. Copy thereof supplied to the opposite side. Registry to tag the same at appropriate place. (3) Learned counsel for petitioner, on instructions, does not press KAVNEET SINGH 2025.07.02 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-22149-2025(O&M) the present petition “at this stage”. However, he submits that petitioner is in custody for last more than two years, thus, learned Special Judge be directed to conclude the proceedings expeditiously. (4) Although this Court is not inclined to issue any mandate but taking into consideration the custody of petitioner, learned Special Judge is requested not to grant any unwarranted adjournments to either of the parties. (5) Disposed off accordingly. (6) Compliance report be sent to the Registry of this Court on or before 31.10.2025. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 1st July, 2025 ( MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU ) kavneet singh JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No KAVNEET SINGH 2025.07.02 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document