IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No. 2171 of 2019 Decided on : 11.03.2026 ____________________________________________________________ Banka Lal ...Petitioner Versus State of HP & Anr. ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: None. For the respondents: Mr. Sumit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj , Judge (Oral) None appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Even on the previous two dates i.e. on 31.12.2018 and 01.01.2026, none had put in appearance on behalf of the petitioner. It seems that neither the petitioner nor his counsel is interested to pursue the litigation. 2. In view of the above, the present petition is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 11 th March , 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (Anurag) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?