2026:CGHC:13724 Digitally signed by AMIT PATEL AFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 214 of 2008 Hori Lal S/o Shri Purshottam Sahu, aged about 19 years, R/o Village-

Mardkathera, Police Station- Gandai, District- Rajnandgaon (C.G.)

... Appellant versus State Of Chhattisgarh through District Magistrate- Durg (C.G.)

... Respondent/State _____________________________________________________________

For Appellant : Mr. Praveen Dhurandhar, Advocate appears through Legal Aid.

For State : Mr. Avinash Singh, G.A.

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Hon'ble Smt. Justice Rajani Dubey Judgment on Board

23.03.2026

1. Considering that this case has been pending since 2008 and no one appears for the appellant today, in these circumstances, the Court directs Shri Praveen Dhurandhar, learned Panel Lawyer to assist the Court and contest the matter on behalf of the appellant.

2. The Secretary, High Court Legal Aid Committee is directed to appoint Shri Praveen Dhurandhar, Advocate to contest the matter on behalf of the appellant and authorization letter in this regard be also issued.

3. This appeal is preferred under Section 374 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973