1 CGHC010339732026 2026:CGHC:38808 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 2310 of 2026 Surtha Das S/o Bhoicharan, Aged About 57 Years R/o Plot No. 720/724, Unit 09, Flat Bayababa Mathlen, Bhuneshwar , Police Station Shahid Nagar (Odisha) ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Station House Officer, Police Station Pulgaon, Outpost Jevra, Sirsa District- Durg (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : None For Respondent/State : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 02.09.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 28.02.2026 passed in MCRC No. 886 of 2026, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Surtha Das 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 production of certified of that order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. The learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Durg (C.G.) vide KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 his request letter dated 17.08.2026 has requested for grant of two month’s additional time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the P.U.D. that the bailable warrant issued against prosecution witness Surendra Swarnkar was received unserved with an endorsement that the witness was unable to appear before the trial Court due to a fracture/injury to his spinal bone. Consequently, his evidence could not be recorded. The case has again been fixed for prosecution evidence and a fresh bailable warrant has been directed to be issued through the Superintendent of Police, Durg, for securing his presence. Thereafter, the statement of the accused is required to be recorded, followed by final arguments. Accordingly, the learned trial Court has sought extension of time and has prayed for grant of a further period of two months for concluding the trial and final disposal of the case. 5. 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 two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 7. 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