Gurmeshi alias Bholi Vs. State of HP Cr.MP(M) No. 1635 of 2026 25.8.2026 Present: Mr. Mohit Sharma, Advocate, Legal Aid Counsel, for the petitioner. Mr. Jitender Sharma, Additional Advocate General for the respondent-State. Cr.MP(M) No. 1635 of 2026 No reply to the application is to be (led. It has been asserted that the delay occurred because of the mixing of the case (le of the applicant with other (les by the learned counsel. There is no reason to disbelieve this fact. The applicant cannot be penalized for the fault of the learned counsel; hence the present application is allowed and the delay in (ling the appeal is ordered to be condoned. Application stands disposed of. Cr. Appeal (C-SB) ST No. 7281 of 2026 Since the delay in (ling the appeal has been condoned vide separate order passed in Cr.MP(M) No. 1635 of 2026, the appeal be registered. Notice. Mr. Jitender Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent-State. Copy of the appeal be supplied to the learned Additional Advocate General. Records be called for. Cr.MP (ST) No. 7282 of 2026 Application be registered. Notice in the aforesaid terms. Reply to the application be (led within two weeks and list along with main matter. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 25th August, 2026 (Chander)