State of H.P. & Anr. vs. Sumeet Kumar & Anr. CMP.M No.1510 of 2025 07.04.2026 Present : Mr. Pawan Kumar Nadda, Additional Advocate General, for the applicant-petitioner. Respondents proceeded ex parte vide order dated 24.02.2026. CMP.M No.1510 of 2025 This application has been filed for condonation of delay of 196 days in filing appeal against acquittal of respondents. Respondents are duly served, however, they have chosen not to contest the application. For the reasons stated in the application and submissions made by learned Additional Advocate General, delay of 196 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Application is allowed and stands disposed of. LPA No._______ of 2026 [LPA ST No.39540 of 2025] Be Registered. Notice be issued to the respondents, returnable on next date, on taking steps within one week. List on 21.07.2026. CMP No._______ of 2026 [CMPST No.39687 of 2025] Be registered. Notice in the aforesaid terms. List for consideration along with main appeal on next date. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge (Ranjan Sharma) Judge