Item No. D-18 State of HP & another Vs. Vinod Kumar CMP (M) No. 174 of 2026. 16.03.2026. Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the applicant/appellants. Ms. Ayushi Sharma, proxy Counsel, for the respondent/caveator. Caveat Petition No. 646 of 2026 Discharged. The petition stands disposed of. CMP (M) No. 174 of 2026. In view of the averments made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, delay of 78 days in filing the appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. Notice. Ms. Ayushi Sharma, learned Proxy Counsel, accepts notice for the respondent. To come up for consideration on 02.04.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. (Bipin C. Negi) Judge March 16, 2026 (hemlata)