Item No. D-15 State of HP & others Vs. Krishan Chand CMP (M) No. 290 of 2026 24.03.2026. Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants. In view of the averments made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, delay of 139 days’ in filing the appeal is condoned. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. Notice be issued to the respondent returnable within four weeks, on taking steps within one week. List on 11.05.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. (Bipin C. Negi) Judge March 24, 2026 (hemlata)