IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 269 CRM-M-36768-2026 Date of decision : 14.07.2026 SUKHWINDER SINGH ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...... RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present :- Mr. L.S. Sekhon, Advocate with Ms. Shefali, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that this is fourth petition filed by the petitioner, and that the petitioner is already suffering from prolonged incarceration as he is in custody for a period of more than three years, eight months and nineteen days. It has been requested by learned counsel for the petitioner that the ends of justice would be served, if a direction is given to the learned trial Court to dispose of the trial within a time bound manner. In view of above-mentioned submissions, the learned counsel for the petitioner wants to withdraw this petition. VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.15 13:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-36768-2026 2 2. In view of above-mentioned submissions of learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is hereby dismissed as withdrawn. However, the learned trial Court is directed to conclude the prosecution evidence within one month from the next date, fixed before the learned trial Court. Thereafter, the trial be disposed of finally by giving one month time to the accused to conclude his defence evidence. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 14.07.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.15 13:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document