State of H.P. and others vs. Ritu CMP(M) No.1257 of 2026 (Item S-4) 06.08.2026 Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants. CMP(M) No.1257 of 2026 Keeping in view the averments made in the application, duly supported by an affidavit of the official, delay of 37 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.45108 of 2026 Keeping in view the fact that the appointment was made way back on 26th September, 2000; the termination order was passed on 21st October, 2003, which had been stayed by the Erstwhile HP State Administrative Tribunal, has remained in force, and thus the employee has been working for the last 26 years, we do not find any plausible reason to stay the judgment of the learned Single Judge. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge 06th August, 2026 (Tarun Singh)