CRMP/1963/2026 of ABDUL KALIM MENON Vs RUBENA MENON on 29 July 2026

1. This petition is listed on office reference for extension of time.

2. The matter is listed for orders on the PUD dated 20.07.2026 received from the Court of the learned Additional Sessions Judge (FTC), Balod, District Balod (C.G.), praying for further extension of time to decide Criminal Appeal No.17/2026, in view of the directions issued by this Court vide order dated 18.06.2026 passed in CRMP No.1477/2026, which reads as under: “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 Appellate Court to dispose of the said appeal expeditiously.

Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the controversy involved in the appeal, the learned Sessions Judge, Balod/Appellate Court is directed to make all endeavour to hear and finally decide Criminal Appeal No.17/2026, as expeditiously as possible, preferably on or before 31st July, 2026, in accordance with law.”

3. On due consideration, and for the reasons mentioned in the PUD received from the Additional Sessions Judge (FTC), Balod, District - Balod (C.G.), further 2 months’ time is granted from today to decide the said matter in accordance with law.

4. Accordingly, present CRMP stands disposed of.

Sd/-

(Radhakishan Agrawal)

Judge Arpan