Item No. S-3 State of HP & another Vs. Kaspi Dass & another CMP(M) No. 148 of 2026 24.04.2026. Present: Mr. Rakesh Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants/appellants. Mr. H.S. Rangra, Advocate, for respondent No. 1. Mr. Rangil Singh, Advocate, for respondent No. 2. CMP(M) No. 148 of 2026 In view of the averments made in the application, which is supported by an affidavit of the official, delay of 216 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. Issue notice. Mr. H.S. Rangra, Advocate, accepts notice for respondent No. 1 and Mr. Rangil Singh, Advocate, accepts the same for respondent No. 2. To come up for consideration on 04.06.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. (Bipin C. Negi) April 24, 2026 Judge (hemlata)