State of H.P. and others vs. Anita Devi CMP(M) No.1256 of 2026 (Item S-3) 06.08.2026 Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants. CMP(M) No.1256 of 2026 Keeping in view the averments made in the application, duly supported by an affidavit of the official, delay of 75 days in filing the appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. LPA No. ____ of 2026 Be registered. In view of the arguments raised, the matter requires consideration. Admit. CMPST No.45113 of 2026 Keeping in view the fact that the writ petitioner is a widow, has served the State since 21.02.2014 and is still in service by virtue of the interim order, which has not been got vacated by the State and in view of the averments made in the replication that she has now become over-aged for any employment, we are of the considered opinion that no case for stay is made out. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge 06th August, 2026 (Tarun Singh)