Raj Kumar v. Dheeraj Cr.MP(M) No. 2416 of 2025 16.3.2026 Present: Mr.Abhay Gupta, Proxy Counsel, for the petitioner. Mr. Shekhar Badhola, Proxy Counsel, for the respondent. Cr.MP(M) No. 2416 of 2025 By way of instant application filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act, prayer has been made on behalf of the applicant for condonation of delay in maintaining the accompanying Criminal Appeal, which is barred by limitation. Though by way of filing reply, prayer made in the instant application has been opposed by the non- applicant/respondent, however this Court is convinced and satisfied that delay in maintaining the accompanying appeal is neither intentional nor willful, rather same has occurred on account of circumstances, which were completely beyond the control of the applicant and as such, delay, which has been sufficiently explained, is condoned. The application is disposed of. Criminal Appeal No. of 2026 Be registered Admit. Mr. Shekhar Badhola, learned proxy counsel, appearing on behalf of Mr. Hitesh Kumar, Advocate, waives post admission service on behalf of the respondent. Record be also called for. March 16, 2026 (Sandeep Sharma), manjit Judge