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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH,
SHIMLA
Ex. Pet No. 1945 of 2026
Decided on: 07.09.2026
Sapan Kumar
…..Petitioners
Versus State of H.P. and ors. ......Respondents …………………………………………………………………………………
Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1
For the petitioner: Mr. Arush Matlotia, Advocate.
For the respondent: Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy
Advocate General.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J.
It is an admitted position that “Himachal Pradesh Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Government Employees Act, 2024” has been quashed and set aside in Devinder Kumar & Ors. Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr.2 It is also a matter of record that State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr. Vs. Devinder Kumar & Ors.3 instituted by
1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?
2 CWP No. 3361 of 2025 decided a/w connected matters on 25.04.2026 3 Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 24885/2026
2 the State of Himachal Pradesh against the aforementioned
judgment, has been dismissed by the Hon’ble Apex Court on
29.07.2026. While dismissing the appeal, the Hon’ble Apex Court granted four months’ time to the State Government to do the needful in terms of the judgment.
2.
In view of above, the present petition is disposed of, at this stage, with direction to the respondents to pass
consideration order, in accordance with the time-line indicated by the Hon’ble Apex Court. The petitioner is at liberty to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievances, if any, at an appropriate stage, in case, necessity so arises.
Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge September 7, 2026 (R.Atal)