1 2026:CGHC:26867 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1684 of 2026 Abbas Khan S/o Mehbub Khan Aged About 25 Years R/o Camp 02 Chatai Quarter Chhawani District Durg Chhattisgarh ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Khursipar Dist. 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 01.07.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 30.06.2025 passed in MCRC No. 4999 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Abbas Khan, 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 certified copy of that 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 30.06.2025. KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 4. The learned 4th Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge (NDPS Act), Durg, District- Durg (C.G.) vide her request letter dated 15.06.2026 has requested for grant of three 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 02.04.2026, necessary steps have been taken for expeditious conclusion of the trial. It is further revealed that the evidence of five prosecution witnesses has already been recorded, whereas the evidence of two 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 three months for 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 three 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