Ashok Kumar vs. State of Himachal Pradesh CRMPM No. 1353 of 2026 27.07.2026 Present: Mr. Rajesh Verma, Advocate, for the applicant- appellant. Mr. Gautam Sood, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondent-State. CRMP No. 3067 of 2026 For reasons stated in the application, delay in re-filing the application under Section 5 of Limitation Act for condonation of delay in filing proposed appeal, is condoned. Application stands disposed of CRMPM No. 1353 of 2026 Applicant/appellant is convict and serving his sentence, awarded to him for 25 years rigorous imprisonment, on account of his conviction for commission of offence punishable under Section 6 of POCSO Act in Model Central Jail, Kanda, District Shimla, H.P. Considering aforesaid facts and also the submission made by learned counsel for the applicant, delay in filing appeal, is condoned. Application is allowed and disposed of. Cr.A.No. of 2026 Cr.A.ST No. 1963 of 2026 Be registered. Notice. Mr. Gautam Sood, Deputy Advocate General, appears, waives and accepts service of notice on behalf of the respondent-State. Admit. Record be requisitioned. List for hearing in due course, after completion. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge (Ranjan Sharma) Judge 27th July, 2026 (Susheel)