Deepa Das v. State of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC8 Jul 2026CRMP/1775/2026

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Speedy trial / expeditious disposal direction by Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur; CRMP No. 1775 of 2026; petitioner Deepa Das; Criminal Case No. 3611/2020 (State of Chhattisgarh Vs. Deepa Das and Others) before Magistrate, Raipur; case pending since 2020; charges framed; prosecution evidence fixed 19.10.2022; 11 witnesses cited, none examined; direction to conclude trial preferably within six months, strictly in accordance with law; Justice Radhakishan Agrawal; decided 09/07/2026; 2026:CGHC:28363; NAFR.

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Direction to the concerned Magistrate, Raipur to hear and finally decide Criminal Case No. 3611/2020 as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of copy of the order, strictly in accordance with law. ¶¶25

Deepa Das Vs State of Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

CGHC010260472026

2026:CGHC:28363

NAFR

PRIYANKA VERMA

Digitally signed by PRIYANKA VERMA Date: 2026.07.09 15:23:18 +0530

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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR

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CRMP No. 1775 of 2026

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Deepa Das W/o Dilip Kumar Das, Aged About 48 Years, R/o Quarter No. 512, Ramayan Nagar Chowk, Kushalpur, Raipur, Tehsil and Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh,

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... Petitioner

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versus

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1. State of Chhattisgarh Through Station In Charge- Silyari, Raipur (C.G.)

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2. Rakesh Chandra Singhsar, S/o Suresh Chandra R/o Vill. Marhud, PS Charama, Distt. Kanker, C.G. Present Address- Vishwa Bank Colony, Near Durga Mandir, Bhilai-3, Distt. Durg, C.G.,

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3. Santosh Tolwani S/o Late Govind Ram Tolwani, Aged About 45 Years, R/o Near Punjab National Bank, Katora Talab, Raipur Distt., Raipur (C.G.),

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... Respondents

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For Petitioner : Mr. Akash Kumar Kundu, Advocate For State : Ms. Swati R. Gupta, P.L.

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Hon’ble Shri Justice Radhakishan Agrawal

Order on Board

09/07/2026

Heard.

1. The instant petition has been preferred by the petitioner seeking directions to the Trial Court for the expeditious disposal and conclusion of Criminal Case No.3611/2020 (State of Chhattisgarh Vs. Deepa Das and Others).

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2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the case of the petitioner is pending since year 2020. He further submits that after framing of charges, the case was fixed for recording of prosecution evidence on 19.10.2022. He further submits that total 11 witnesses have been cited by the prosecution and the address of all these witnesses are of Raipur, but till date not a single witness has been examined by the prosecution. However, despite several dates having been fixed, the evidence has not yet been concluded. Therefore, it is prayed that appropriate directions be issued to the learned Trial Court for expeditious disposal of the pending proceedings.

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3. Upon perusal of the material available on record, this Court is of the opinion that the ends of justice would be served by directing the concerned Trial Court to dispose of the pending proceedings expeditiously. Accordingly, the concerned Magistrate, Raipur is directed to make all endeavours to hear and finally decide Criminal Case No. 3611/2020 pending between the parties as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of copy of this order, strictly in accordance with law.

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4. With the aforesaid observations and directions, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stands disposed of.

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Sd/-

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(Radhakishan Agrawal)

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Judge

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Priyanka

Deepa Das v. State of Chhattisgarh

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