IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWPOA No.971 of 2019 Decided on: 24 th April, 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Kanta Guleria ....Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: None for the petitioner. For the respondents: Mr. Hemant Kumar Vemra, Deputy Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Despite repeated calls, no one has put in appearance on behalf of the petitioner. Even on last two occasions, i.e. 31.10.2025 and 24.12.2025, there was no representation for the petitioner. 2. It seems that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the present petition. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 24 th April, 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (ankit) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?