In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh CRM No. M-23366 of 2009 (O&M) Bachittar Singh @ Kala ..... Petitioner vs State of Punjab ..... Respondent Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal Present: Mr. Vikas Bali, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Anter Singh Brar, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. Rajesh Bindal J. Learned counsel for the State submitted that out of twelve witnesses, statement of nine witnesses have already been recorded. One of the witnesses have expired and two witnesses have been summoned for the next date of hearing i.e. 19.10.2009. As the trial is nearing conclusion, I do not find any reason to consider the bail application at this stage. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. However, as the petitioner in the present case is in custody since 25.9.2007, the trial court is directed to make endeavour to conclude the trial expeditiously and if possible by 31.1.2010. 15.10.2009 ( Rajesh Bindal) vs. Judge