1 2026:CGHC:332 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 3860 of 2025 Samuel Manjhi S/o Mudura Manjhi Aged About 27 Years R/o Village- Parima, District Padampur Odisha ... Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- Police Station- G R P, Bhilai, District Durg, C.G. ... Non-applicant(s) For Applicant : None For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Nitansh Jaiswal, Dy. Govt. Advocate. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 05.01.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 07.08.2024 passed in MCRC No. 5585 of 2024, while rejecting the bail of the applicant, namely, Samuel Manjhi, 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 passing 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 07.08.2024. 4. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Durg District-Durg (C.G.) vide her request letter dated 05.12.2025 has requested for grant of one month time for concluding the trial. 5. It transpires from perusal of the PUD, that the case is presently fixed for final arguments. After receipt of the order dated 01.09.2025, all necessary steps have been taken to conclude the trial at the earliest. However, in view of the likelihood that some time may be required for hearing of final arguments and for pronouncement of judgment, it appears that disposal of the case within the prescribed time limit may not be feasible. Therefore, it is most respectfully prayed that an additional period of at least one month be graciously granted. 6. The request appears to be reasonable. The concerned trial Court is directed to conclude the trial as early as possible, preferably within a further period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 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