State of H.P. vs. Pankaj Kumar Cr. MP(M) No.2526 of 2025 10.11.2025 Present: Mr. H.S. Rawat, Additional Advocate General, with Mr. Rohit Sharma and Ms. Ranjna Patial Deputy Advocates General, for the applicant/State. Respondent in person with Mr. G.R. Palsra, Advocate. In pursuance of the notice issued by this Court, the respondent has filed his response. The stand, as taken in the reply is considered. The Court is satisfied with the explanation, given by the respondent. Hence, the notice is discharged. (Virender Singh) Judge November 10, 2025 (subhash)