1 2026:CGHC:26865 KUNAL DEWANGAN NAFR Digitally signed by HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR KUNAL DEWANGAN CRMP No. 1692 of 2026 Kishan Kachhwaha S/o Shri Sanjay Kachhwaha Aged About 24 Years R/o Rathi Colony, Latkari Ke Padaw, Mahatma Gandhi Ward, Thana- Lordganj, District - Jabalpur (M.P.) ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through - Station House Officer, Police Station -Tarbahar, District - Bilaspur (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 01.07.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 20.03.2025 passed in MCRC No. 1715 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Kishan Kachhwaha, 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 (NDPS Act), Bilaspur, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 25.05.2026 has requested for grant of four month’s additional time for concluding the trial. 2

4. It transpires from perusal of the P.U.D. that the evidence of nine prosecution witnesses, including the Investigating Officer, still remains to be recorded. The record further reveals that summons and bailable warrants were initially issued for securing the presence of the prosecution witnesses, however, owing to the abscondence of the accused persons, the trial could not proceed. Upon securing the presence of the accused persons, summons and bailable warrants have again been issued through the Nodal Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), and the Superintendent of Police, Bilaspur, for securing the presence of the remaining prosecution witnesses. It is further revealed that the witnesses are not appearing before the Court concerned despite such efforts. The P.U.D. also reflects that a considerable number of NDPS cases, including time-bound matters, as well as other civil and criminal cases are pending before the learned competent Court and continuous efforts are being made for their expeditious disposal. In the aforesaid circumstances, the learned trial Court concerned has sought extension of time and has prayed for grant of a further period of four 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 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

1 2026:CGHC:26865 KUNAL DEWANGAN NAFR Digitally signed by HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR KUNAL DEWANGAN CRMP No. 1692 of 2026 Kishan Kachhwaha S/o Shri Sanjay Kachhwaha Aged About 24 Years R/o Rathi Colony, Latkari Ke Padaw, Mahatma Gandhi Ward, Thana- Lordganj, District - Jabalpur (M.P.) ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through - Station House Officer, Police Station -Tarbahar, District - Bilaspur (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 01.07.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 20.03.2025 passed in MCRC No. 1715 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Kishan Kachhwaha, 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 (NDPS Act), Bilaspur, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 25.05.2026 has requested for grant of four month’s additional time for concluding the trial. 2

4. It transpires from perusal of the P.U.D. that the evidence of nine prosecution witnesses, including the Investigating Officer, still remains to be recorded. The record further reveals that summons and bailable warrants were initially issued for securing the presence of the prosecution witnesses, however, owing to the abscondence of the accused persons, the trial could not proceed. Upon securing the presence of the accused persons, summons and bailable warrants have again been issued through the Nodal Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), and the Superintendent of Police, Bilaspur, for securing the presence of the remaining prosecution witnesses. It is further revealed that the witnesses are not appearing before the Court concerned despite such efforts. The P.U.D. also reflects that a considerable number of NDPS cases, including time-bound matters, as well as other civil and criminal cases are pending before the learned competent Court and continuous efforts are being made for their expeditious disposal. In the aforesaid circumstances, the learned trial Court concerned has sought extension of time and has prayed for grant of a further period of four 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 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