(Item D-7) Rakesh Thakur vs. State of H.P and others CMP(M) No.2226 of 2025 01.01.2026 Present: Mr.P.D. Nanda, Advocate for the applicant/appellant. Mr.Gobind Korla, Additional Advocate General for the respondents. CMP(M) No.2226 of 2025 Keeping in view the averments made in the application duly supported by the affidavit of the applicant, we are of the opinion that sufficient cause has been made out to condone the delay. Accordingly, delay of 51 days, as confirmed by the office, is condoned. Application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. LPA No. 02 of 2026 The appeal is dismissed vide separate detailed judgment of even date placed on the file. ( G.S. Sandhawalia ) Chief Justice January 01, 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (naveen) Judge