Item No.D-14 The State of Himachal Pradesh and others vs. Joti Thakur CMP(M) No.332 of 2026 06.04.2026 Present: Mr. Sidharth Jalta, Deputy Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants/State. CMP(M) No.332 of 2026 Delay of 01 year and 182 days in filing the present appeal is condoned in view of the averments made in the application duly supported by an affidavit. The application stands disposed of. LPA No.______of 2026 It be registered. Vide separate judgment of the even date placed on the file, the present appeal stands disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice ( Bipin C. Negi ) Judge April 06, 2026 (KS)