Devender Kumar vs. Union of India OMP (M) No. 233/2026 19.6.2026 Present: Mr. Naveen K. Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the appellant/applicant. Mr. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Panel Counsel, for respondent No.1. Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate, for respondents No. 2 and 3. Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G. for respondent No.4. OMP (M) No. 233/2026 The present application has been filed for condonation of delay of 7 days in filing the present appeal. As per the averments made therein, it is stated that certified copy of impugned judgment, dated 24.09.2025, was applied on 03.11.2025 and delivered on 22.11.2025. The office Clerk had kept the appeal(s) with himself, which could not be filed due to his illness and the period of limitation expired. It is further submitted that the delay in filing the present appeal is neither intentional nor deliberate, but has occurred on account of bona fide reasons, as stated in the application. Learned counsel for the non- applicants/respondents have stated that they have no objection if the present application is allowed. In view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, and in view of the submissions made by learned counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed and the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed of. Arb. A. No. 2026 Appeal be registered. Notice. Mr. Bharat Bhushan, learned senior panel counsel, Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate and Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, learned Additional Advocate General, appear and waive service of notice on behalf of the respective respondents. List for consideration after four weeks. In the meanwhile, records be requisitioned. (Romesh Verma) Judge 19.6.2026 (pankaj)