1 2026:CGHC:26592 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1816 of 2023 1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Vishrampuri, District Kondagaon (C.G.) ... Petitioner(s) versus 1 - Bhawan Vaidya S/o Late Shri Halal Vaidya Aged About 41 Years R/o Village Pitechua Badepara, P.S. Vishrampuri, District Kondagaon (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Sanjeev Pandey, Dy. A.G. Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order on Board 30.06.2026 1. Heard on I.A. No.01/2023 – an application for condonation of delay in filing of instant criminal miscellaneous petition. 2. Upon due consideration and for the reasons assigned in the application, the same is allowed. 3. Delay of 272 days in filing the appeal is hereby condoned. 4. Also heard on application for grant of leave to appeal. 5. On due consideration, the application for grant of leave to appeal is allowed. Registry is directed to register the case as regular Acquittal Appeal. ABHIGYA SAXENA Digitally signed by ABHIGYA SAXENA 2 6. Notice be issued to the respondent by ordinary as well as speed- post on payment of process fee within two weeks after registration of acquittal appeal. 7. In view of the above, present CRMP stands disposed of. 8. Let the Acquittal appeal be listed on 13th of August, 2026. Sd/- (Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge Saxena