State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Virender Chauhan Cr.MP(M) No.2879 of 2025 11.03.2026 Present Mr. Rajan Kahol & Mr. Vishal Panwar, Additional Advocate Generals with Mr. Ravi Chauhan & Mr. Anish Banshtu, Deputy Advocates General, for the applicant/appellant. Mr. Maan Singh, Legal Aid Counsel for the respondent. Cr.MP (M) No.2879 of 2025 Leave to appeal granted. The application stands disposed of. The appeal be registered. Cr. Appeal No._____ of 2026 Respondent, who is present in person, submits that on account of financial constraints, he is not in a position to engage lawyer and as such, he may be provided Legal Aid Counsel. In view of the above, Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate is appointed as Legal Aid Counsel on behalf of the respondent. The Registry is directed to make available complete paper book to aforesaid counsel, enabling him to render proper assistance to this Court on the next date of hearing. Needless to say, Legal Aid Counsel shall be entitled to fee as per the schedule. Registry to reflect the name of Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate in the cause list, henceforth. List on 28.04.2026. In the meanwhile, record of learned Court below be called for. (Sandeep Sharma) Judge March 11, 2026 (shankar)