IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.724 of 2018 Decided on: 27th July, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devi Ram …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. R.S. Chandel, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the grievances of the petitioner raised in this writ petition were concerning water availability. That the water has now been provided to the petitioner, therefore, he is under instructions not to press this writ petition at this stage, however, liberty be reserved to the petitioner to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with law at an appropriate stage, in case need so arises in future. 1 Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes 2 Granting such liberty, the present writ petition is disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua July 27, 2026 Judge Mukesh