1 2026:CGHC:11487 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 686 of 2026 Bhola Shikari S/o Dilip Shikari Aged About 23 Years R/o Matyari, P.S.- Sipat, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House OfÏcer, P.S. -Sipat, District Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Non-applicant(s) For Applicant : None For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Shailendra Sharma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 10.03.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 04.07.2024 passed in MCRC No. 2800 of 2024, while rejecting the bail of the applicant, namely, Bhola Shikari, 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. 3. Earlier on one occasion also, this Court had granted extension of KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 time for compliance of the order dated 04.07.2024. 4. The learned Special Judge, (NDPS Act), Bilaspur, District-Bilaspur (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 24.02.2026 has requested for grant of five months time for concluding the trial. 5. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that in the present case, the evidence of one prosecution witness has been recorded so far and as per the list of witnesses, the evidence of 10 prosecution witnesses still remains to be recorded. Therefore, it is most respectfully prayed that an additional period of five months may kindly be granted for the disposal of the case. 6. The request made by the learned trial Court, is allowed, however, instead of granting five months, this Court deems it appropriate to grant further 04 months time for concluding the trial from today. 7. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 8. Registry is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Kunal