State of H.P and others versus Saroop Kumar CMP (M) No.1218 of 2025 20.04.2026 Present: Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General, for applicants/petitioners. Mr. Neel Kamal Sood, Senior Advocate with Mr. Vasu Sood, Advocate, for the respondent. CMP(M) No. 1218/2025 There is delay in moving the review petition by the State. Despite grant of sufficient opportunities, reply to the application has not been filed. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and also considered the reasons assigned in the application for condoning the delay. In my considered view, the application gives cogent reasons for condoning the delay. Accordingly, application is allowed. Delay in instituting the review petition is condoned in the interest of justice. Application stands disposed of. Review Petition No. of 2026 Be registered. List for consideration after two weeks. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge April 20, 2026 (yogesh)