1 2026:CGHC:19903 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1217 of 2026 Deepak Malviya S/o Bhawar Lal Malviya Aged About 23 Years R/o Ward No. 04 Kala Ji Ki Baldi, Khilachipur, P.S.- Khilachipur, District- Rajgarh, (M.P.) ... Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- Station House OfÏcer, Police Station- Baramkela, District- Sarangarh-Bilaigarh (C.G.) .. Non-applicant(s) For Applicant : None For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Smriti Shrivastava, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 29.04.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 09.10.2025 passed in MCRC No. 7128 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the applicant, namely, Deepak Malviya 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 that order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. The learned Special Judge (N.D.P.S. Act) Raigarh, District- Raigarh KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 25.03.2026 has requested for grant of two months time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that the statements of three witnesses are yet to be recorded. However, due to non-execution of summons/warrants issued against the said witnesses, the case could not be disposed of within the stipulated period. It is further submitted that summons/warrants are being issued to the said witnesses through the Superintendent of Police concerned and there is a strong likelihood that the matter shall be concluded within a period of two months. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, it is most respectfully prayed that an extension of two months’ time may kindly be granted for disposal of the case. 5. 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 two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 7. 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