1 2026:CGHC:25630 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1595 of 2026 G. Sarojini W/o Late G. Simaiya Aged About 60 Years R/o Near Ganesh Mandir, Khursipar, Ps Chhawani, District Durg Chhattisgarh (As Per Annexure A-1) ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Police Station Khursipar District Durg Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : None For Respondent/State : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 23.06.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 10.07.2025 passed in MCRC No. 4727 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, G. Sarojini, 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 copy of the order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. Earlier on one occasion also this Court had granted extension of time for compliance of the order dated 10.07.2025. KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 4. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Durg District- Durg (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 15.06.2026 has requested for grant of four month’s additional time for concluding the trial. 5. It transpires from perusal of the P.U.D. that the case is presently fixed for recording of prosecution evidence. The record further reveals that, after receipt of the order dated 12.02.2026, necessary steps have been taken for expeditious conclusion of the trial. It is further revealed that the evidence of eight prosecution witnesses has already been recorded, whereas the evidence of ten prosecution witnesses still remains to be recorded. Owing to the pendency of the remaining prosecution evidence, the trial could not be concluded within the stipulated period. In the aforesaid circumstances, the learned trial Court has sought extension of time and has prayed for grant of a further period of four months for recording the remaining evidence and concluding the trial and final disposal of the case. 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