IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH LPA No. 692 of 2022 (O&M) Reserved on: 14.07.2025 Date of pronouncement: 17.07.2025 State of Haryana and others …..Appellants versus Ankur Mittal …..Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY, JUDGE Present : Ms. Shruti Jain, Sr. Deputy Advocate General, Haryana, for the appellant-State of Haryana. Mr. Gurminder Singh, Senior Advocate with Mr. J.S.Gill, Advocate, for the respondent. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE CM No. 1614-LPA of 2022 in LPA No. 692 of 2022 For the reasons mentioned in the application, delay of 78 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed of. LPA No. 692 of 2022 (O&M) For orders, see order of even date passed in Letters Patent Appeal No. 691 of 2022 (State of Haryana and others vs. Abhishek Verma). (SHEEL NAGU) CHIEF JUSTICE (SANJIV BERRY) JUDGE 17.07.2025 ravinder Whether speaking/reasoned √Yes/No Whether reportable √Yes/No RAVINDER KUMAR 2025.07.18 11:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document