IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.3263 of 2019 Decided on: 23rd June, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diwan Chand …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: None. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondent No.1. Mr. Raman Jamalta, Advocate, for respondents No.2 and 3. Mr. Suraj Kumar, Advocate vice Ms. Anjali Soni Verma, Advocate, for respondent No.4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge None appeared for the petitioner in this matter on 13.05.2026. The matter was ordered to be listed on 14.05.2026, when following order was passed in the matter:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner has not contacted with him for many years, 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 therefore, he be given one adjournment for seeking instructions. List on 23.06.2026. Name of Mr. Raman Jamalta, learned counsel for respondents No.2 and 3, be reflected in the cause list henceforth.” 2. Today again, there is no appearance for the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter any further. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua June 23, 2026 Judge Mukesh