2026:CGHC:18262-DB NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1129 of 2026 State of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Bhanpuri District- Bastar (C.G.)

... Petitioner versus Phool Kumar Nag S/o Late Rajman Nag R/o Village Madhota Khairgudapara Police Station - Bhanpuri District- Bastar (C.G.)

... Respondent (Cause-title taken from Case Information System)

Digitally signed by ANURADHA ANURADHATIWARI TIWARI Date:

2026.04.23 11:07:15 +0530 For Petitioner : Mr. Soumya Rai, Deputy Government Advocate Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Hon'ble Shri Ravindra Kumar Agrawal , Judge

Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice

22.04.2026

1. Heard Mr. Soumya Rai, learned Deputy Government Advocate for the petitioner/State on I.A. No.01, which is an application for condonation of delay of 45 days in filing the instant petition.

2. After hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner/State and considering the reasons mentioned in the application, we are of the considered opinion that sufficient cause has been shown in the application and accordingly, I.A. No.01 is allowed and delay of 45 days in filing the instant petition is condoned.

3. The State has sought leave to appeal against