1 2026:CGHC:8811 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 511 of 2026 1 - Surendra Singh S/o Laxman Singh Aged About 31 Years R/o House No. 332, Village - Katra, P.S. - Patan, District Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 2 - Mahesh Singh S/o Sahab Singh Aged About 18 Years R/o House No. 332, Village - Katra, P.S. - Patan, District Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House OfÏcer, P.S. Singhoda, District - Mahasamund Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner : None For Respondent/State : Mr. Nitansh Jaiswal, Dy. Govt. Advocate. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 19.02.2026 1. This is an ofÏce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 10.05.2024, passed in MCRC No. 1454 of 2024, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Surendra Singh and Mahesh Singh, had expressed its trust that the trial Court should 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 three occasions also, this Court had granted extension of time KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 for compliance of the order dated 10.05.2024. 4. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Saraipali, District – Mahasamund vide her request letter dated 05.02.2026 has requested for grant of 04 months time for concluding the trial. 5. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that it is revealed that the case is fixed for securing the presence of the accused Surendra Singh and Mahesh Singh, who are residents of District Jabalpur, State of Madhya Pradesh. Warrants of arrest have been issued against the accused persons, however, due to their continued absence, further proceedings in the matter could not be carried out within the stipulated time frame. On account of the non-appearance of the accused persons, the trial could not be concluded. It is respectfully submitted that upon securing their presence, the prosecution evidence shall be recorded, followed by recording of the statements of the accused, defence evidence and final arguments and thereafter the matter shall be decided expeditiously. Hence, it is prayed that an additional period of four months be kindly granted to conclude the trial. 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 four months 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