1 / 2 2026:CGHC:1017 HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 1374 of 2018 SHIVCHAND BARIHA versus STATE OF CHHATTISGARH Order Sheet 07/01/2026 None appears for the appellant even when the case is called in the second round. Mr. Rishabh Chandra Singh Deo, P.L. for the State/ Respondent. In view of above, this Court is inclined to decide the case after appropriating a counsel from the High Court legal Services Committee. Since none appears for the appellant and keeping in view the fact that the appellant has completed his sentence and released from jail, this Court deems it proper to decide the same by appointing a counsel from the High Court Legal Services Committee. ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Digitally signed by ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.01.13 10:36:18 +0530 2 / 2 Arpan In the facts and circumstances of the case, Mr. Ajeet Yadav, Advocate is appointed to appear and argue on behalf of the appellant. High Court Legal Service Committee is requested to issue authorization letter in favour of Mr. Ajeet Yadav, Advocate. The case is taken up for hearing. With the consent of the parties, the matter is heard finally. Arguments heard. Judgment passed separately. Sd/- (Arvind Kumar Verma) Judge