1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.2163/2019 Decided on: 27.02.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- M/s Dainik Bhasker …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Surinder Saklani, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondent No. 1 to 4. Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Atharv Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that petition has been rendered infructuous with the efflux of time. Petition stands disposed of as such. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua February 27, 2026 Judge yogesh 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.