MUNISH KUMAR Versus STATE OF HP CRMPM-778 of 2026 07.05.2026 Present: Mr. Abhinav Ghabroo, Advocate, for the applicant/appellant. Mr. Rajan Kahol & Mr. Vishal Panwar, Additional Advocates General, with Mr. Ravi Chauhan and Mr. Anish Banshtu, Deputy Advocates General, for State. CRMPM-778 of 2026 By way of instant application filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, prayer has been made on behalf of the applicant/appellant for condonation of delay in maintaining the accompanying appeal, which is barred by limitation. While putting in appearance on behalf of respondent-State, Mr. Rajan Kahol, learned Additional Advocate General, states that he does not intend to file reply to the application and as such, this Court may pass appropriate orders. Having carefully perused the averments contained in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, this Court is convinced and satisfied that delay in maintaining the accompanying appeal is neither intentional nor deliberate, rather same has occurred on account of the circumstances, which were completely beyond the control of the applicant/appellant and as such, delay in filing the appeal, which in my considered view has been sufficiently explained, is condoned. The application stands disposed of. Cr. Appeal No._____ of 2026 Be registered. Admit. Notice. Mr. Rajan Kahol, learned Additional Advocate General, waives service of post admission notice on behalf of respondent/State. List for hearing on 04.06.2026. Record be called for. Cr.MP No.___ of 2026 (CRMPST/3276/2026) Be registered. Reply within four weeks. May 07, 2026 (Sandeep Sharma), (Rajeev Raturi) Judge