1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA OSA No.01 of 2012 Date of Decision : 21.04.2026 The State of Himachal Pradesh and others …… Appellants Versus Kapil Dev Bansal …… Respondent Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Appellants : Mr. Rakesh Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. For the Respondents : Mr. J.S. Bhogal, Senior Advocate with Ms. Srishti Verma, Advocate, for respondents No.1(a) to 1(d). G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (oral) In pursuance to the last order, learned Additional Advocate General has placed on record communication dated 12.12.2025, whereby the Department (National Highway Division, HP, PWD, Hamirpur) has decided to withdraw the present appeal as the dispute stands settled between the Ministry of Roads Transport and Highways and M/s Kapil Constructions. 2. In view of above Communication dated 12.12.2025, learned Additional Advocate General seeks permission to withdraw the present appeal. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed as withdrawn. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 3. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice ( Bipin Chander Negi) April 21, 2026 (KS) Judge