1 2026:CGHC:1450 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 54 of 2026 Khemlal @ Shiva Sonkar S/o Narayan Sonkar Aged About 24 Years R/o Bhavani Nagar, Simga P.S. Simga Distt. Balodabazar, Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through P.S. Simga, District Balodabazar Bhatapara (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 09.01.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 18.06.2025 passed in MCRC No. 2613 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the applicant, namely, Khemlal @ Shiva Sonkar 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. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Balodabazar District- Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 15.12.2025 KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 has requested for grant of three months time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that the case is presently at the stage of prosecution evidence and the statements of four important prosecution witnesses are still remaining to be recorded, due to which there is a likelihood of delay in the disposal of the case. Hence, it is most respectfully prayed that this Court may be pleased to grant an additional period of four months 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 four months from today. 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