State of H.P. and Ors. vs. Dhani Ram CMP(M) No.144 of 2025 Item No. D -2 11.04.2025 Present: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants. Ms. Babita, Advocate, for the respondent. Ms. Babita, learned counsel has put in appearance for the respondent. The delay of 74 days in filing the appeal is condoned in view of the averments made in the application duly supported by affidavit of the official, since sufficient cause is made out, as such, regarding the delay which has occurred on account of procedural formalities. Appeal be registered. The application stands disposed of. LPA NO.178 of 2025 Notice. Ms. Babita, learned counsel appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent. List on 26.05.2025. ( G.S. Sandhawalia ) Chief Justice April 11, 2025 ( Ranjan Sharma ) (ankit) Judge