1 2026:CGHC:16640 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 994 of 2026 Mudakala Tirumala Nag Fanindra S/o R. Venkatesh Rao Aged About 24 Years R/o 2-216, Main Road Near Shivalayam Colony, Rompicherla, District- Guntoor- A.P. .. Applicant(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through P.S.- Konta, District- Sukma (C.G.) ... Non-applicant(s) For Applicant : None For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 10.04.2026 1. This is an o5ce reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 28.08.2025 passed in MCRC No. 5939 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the applicant, namely, Mudakala Tirumala Nag Fanindra, 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 certi;ed copy of that order, if there was no legal impediment. KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 3. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), South Bastar Dantewada District-South Bastar Dantewada (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 17.03.2026 has requested for grant of six months time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that in the present case, out of total 11 prosecution witnesses, the evidence of 09 witnesses has already been recorded and at present, only 02 prosecution witnesses remain to be examined. It further reveals that repeated processes were issued for securing the presence of the remaining prosecution witnesses, however, the same have been returned unserved with the report that witness Sonal Gwala, Inspector, Police Station Konta, and witness Mahavir Prasad Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Police Station Konta, sustained grievous injuries in an IED blast dated 09.06.2025 and are presently undergoing medical treatment, and therefore, their attendance could not be procured. Thus, it appears that the remaining prosecution witnesses could not be produced for recording of evidence on account of their serious injuries suDered in the said IED blast and they are still under treatment. It is also noted that the accused is presently on bail and there is likelihood that some time may be consumed in securing the presence of the aforesaid witnesses. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, it is not possible to conclude the trial within the stipulated period. Accordingly, the learned trial Court has sought extension of time for a further period of six months for disposal of the case. 5. The request made by the learned trial Court, is allowed, however, instead of granting six months, this Court deems it appropriate to grant further 05 months time for concluding the trial from today. 3 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed o6 with the aforesaid direction. 7. Registry is directed to send a certi;ed copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Kunal