HPSEB and another Vs. Narender Kumar Item No. (D-17) CMP(M) No.17 of 2026 07.01.2026 Present: Ms. Sunita Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Dhananjay Sharma, Advocate, for the applicants-appellants. Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Advocate, for the respondent. CMP(M) No.17 of 2026 Keeping in view the averments made in the application which is duly supported by the affidavit of the official, we are of the considered opinion that the sufficient cause has been made out to condone the delay and delay of 158 days in filing the appeal is condoned. 2. The application stands disposed of. Appeal be registered. LPA No. of 2026 3. Issue Notice. Mr. Naresh Sharma, learned counsel appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent. 4. Accordingly, the proceedings are deferred for 16.04.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) Judge 7th January, 2026 (Munish Thakur)