State of H.P. & Others versus Kulbir Singh CMP(M) No.1305 of 2025 [Item No.D-5] 20.08.2025 Present: Mr. Pranay Pratap Singh, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants- appellants. Mr. Yogesh Kumar Chandel, Advocate, for the respondent. CMP(M) No.1305 of 2025 For the reasons stated in the application, duly supported by an affidavit of the official, we are of the considered opinion that sufficient cause has been shown to condone the delay of 196 days in filing the appeal. Resultantly, the application is allowed and the delay in filing the appeal is condoned, keeping in view the fact that connected matters have already been listed today in the separate bunch i.e. LPA No.205 of 2025, titled State of H.P. & Others versus Chuni Lal, wherein, delay has already been condoned. 2. The application stands disposed of. LPA No._____ of 2025 3. Appeal be registered. 4. Notice. Mr. Yogesh Kumar Chandel, Advocate, accepts notice of service on behalf of the respondent. 5. To be heard with LPA No.205 of 2025 on 08.10.2025. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Ranjan Sharma) Judge August 20, 2025 (Shivender/Himani)