State of Himachal Pradesh and Others Vs. Ram Murti Item No. (D-11) CMP(M) No.324 of 2026 01.04.2026 Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the appellants-State. CMP (M) No.324 of 2026 Keeping in view the averments made in the application, duly supported by the affidavit of the official, delay of 173 days in filing the appeal is condoned. 2. The application stands disposed off accordingly. LPA No. 178 of 2026 3. Appeal be registered. 4. Accordingly, the proceedings are deferred for 25.05.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) Judge 1st April, 2026 (Munish Thakur)