Rakesh Kumar @ Kaku vs. State of H.P. CRMPM No. 372 of 2026 17.03.2026 Present: Ms. Shwetima Dogra, Advocate, vice Mr. Rajesh Verma, Advocate, for the applicant-appellant. Mr. Raj Negi, Deputy Advocate General, for respondent-State. CRMPM No. 372 of 2026 Applicant is convict and serving his sentence in Lalalajpat Rai District & Open Air Correctional Home, Dharamshala, District Kangra, H.P. Considering averments made in the application and the aforesaid facts, delay of 7 days, in filing appeal, is condoned. Application is allowed and disposed of. Cr.A.(C-DB) No. of 2026 Cr.A.(C-DB)ST No. 1128 of 2026 Be registered. Notice. Mr. Raj Negi, Deputy Advocate General, appears, waives and accepts service of notice on behalf of the respondent-State. Admit. Records be requisitioned. List for hearing in due course, after completion. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge (Ranjan Sharma) Judge 17th March, 2026. (Susheel)