State of Himachal Pradesh VS. Istakh Cr.MP(M) No.2928 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. Kulwant Singh Gill, Advocate, for the respondent. Cr.MP(M) No.2928 of 2025 By way of instant application, prayer has been made on behalf of the applicant/appellant for condonation of delay in filing the accompanying appeal, which is barred by limitation. Pursuant to the notice issued in the instant proceedings in terms of order dated 07.01.2026, Mr. Kulwant Singh Gill, Advocate has filed memo of appearance on behalf of the respondent. He fairly states that he does not intend to file any reply to the application and shall have no objection in case prayer made in the application is allowed. Having carefully perused the averments contained in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, this Court is convinced and satisfied that delay in maintaining the accompanying petition is neither intentional nor deliberate, rather same has occurred on the account of lengthy administrative process and as such, delay of 80 days in filing the appeal, which in my considered view has been sufficiently explained, is condoned. The appeal be registered. The application stands disposed of Cr. Appeal No.____ of 2026 Admit. Issue post admission notice. Mr. Kulwant Singh Gill, Advocate appears and waives service of post admission notice on behalf of the respondent. Record of learned Court below be called for. List for hearing in due course. (Sandeep Sharma) Judge March 11, 2026 (shankar)