2026:HHC:40341 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Cr.MP(M) No.1588 of 2026 Decided on: 21st September, 2026 Dharmender Kumar @ Mintu ....Petitioner versus State of H.P. ...Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Ms. Kamlesh Kumari, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Amandeep Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that she has instructions not to press the present petition. However, she will be satisfied in case a direction is given to the Special Judge-II, Kullu, H.P. to expedite the trial. 2. Keeping in view the fact that the petitioner is behind the bars since 13.04.2024 and now the matter is listed for recording the statement of the prosecution witnesses on 01.10.2026, 03.10.2026 and 05.10.2026, the learned Special Judge-II, Kullu is directed to conclude the trial within two months from today. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2026:HHC:40341 2 3. The petition is accordingly disposed of. Pending application, if any, stands disposed of. ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) 21st September, 2026 Judge (naveen)