IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 218 CRM-M-55176-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:-10.02.2026 HIKAMTH KHADKA ......PETITIONER VS. STATE OF PUNJAB .....RESPONDENT CORAM:-HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Mr. Sandeep Godara, Advocate for Mr. APS Rehan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Toor, AAG Punjab. (THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING) **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI , J.(ORAL ) 1. As the petitioner is a serial offender, I do not deem it appropriate to grant him the concession of bail. 2. However, as he is in custody since 12.08.2023, the present petition is disposed of with the directions to the Trial Court to conclude the Trial as expeditiously as possible. 3. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) 10.02.2026 JUDGE Kusum Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No KUSUM 2026.02.11 13:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh