Sandeep Kumar vs. State of H.P. Cr.M.P(M) No.1481 of 2025 18.07.2025 Present: Mr.Ishan Kashyap, Advocate for the applicant. Mr.Anup Rattan, A.G with Mr.Navlesh Verma, Addl. A.G., Mr. Sushant Keprate, Addl. A.G., Ms.Sharmila Patial, Addl. A.G and Mr.Raj Negi, Dy.A.G for the respondent. Heard. Since the present appeal emanates out of the judgment of conviction and the applicant is in jail, we find sufficient cause to condone the delay of one year, three months and eighteen days that has crept up in filing of the appeal, particularly, bearing in mind that the right to file the appeal has virtually been equated as a fundamental right. Accordingly, the aforesaid delay is ordered to be condoned. The application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. Cr.A. No. of 2025 Admit. Call for the records. Cr.M.P No. of 2025 Be registered. Issue notice. Ms. Sharmila Patial, learned Additional Advocate General appears and waives service of notice on behalf of respondent/non-applicant. She prays for and is granted three weeks time to file reply. List on 8th August, 2025. ( Tarlok Singh Chauhan ) Judge July 18, 2025 ( Sushil Kukreja ) (naveen) Judge