229 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35953-2025 Date of decision :06.08.2025 ALOK VERMA ALIAS SONI ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Mr. K.S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harkanwar Jeet Singh, Asstt. A.G., Punjab. **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J. (ORAL) The learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in custody since 09.07.2022 but only 01 of the 14 prosecution witnesses have been examined so far and therefore, he is entitled to the concession of bail. On other hand, the learned State counsel contends that the petitioner is a habitual offender with multiple cases registered against him under the NDPS Act. Keeping in view the rival contention of both the parties, the present petition is disposed of with the directions to the Trial Court to conclude the trial as expeditiously as possible but in any case not later 03 months from the next date fixed before it. (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE 06.08.2025 JITESH Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No JITESH LAL 2025.08.07 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document