1 2026:CGHC:19905 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1200 of 2026 Awdhesh Shah S/o Ramratan Shah Aged About 24 Years R/o Situl Khurd, P S Mada, District Singrauli M P. .. Applicant(s) versus The State Of Chhattisgarh Through S H O, P S Manipur, District Sarguja 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 29.04.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 17.10.2025 passed in MCRC No. 7394 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the applicant, namely, Awdesh Shah 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. The learned Special Judge (N.D.P.S. Act), Ambikapur District- KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 Surguja (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 02.04.2026 has requested for grant of four months time for concluding the trial. 4. It transpires from perusal of the PUD that the case is presently fixed for recording of prosecution evidence. However, due to the non- appearance of prosecution witnesses, the evidence could not be concluded within the stipulated period. It is further revealed that as many as ten prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined and therefore, the prosecution evidence remains incomplete. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, it is submitted that approximately four months’ time would be required for completion of prosecution evidence and for disposal of the case. Hence, it is most respectfully prayed that this Court may kindly grant an extension of four months’ time. 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 four months from today. 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