IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.2987 of 2019 Decided on : 27.07.2026 Padam Dev ...Petitioner Versus State of HP and Others …Respondents. Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Yogesh Kumar Chandel, Advocate. For the respondent(s) : Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 3/State. Mr. Balram Sharma, Deputy Solicitor General of India, for respondent No.4- Union of India Bipin Chander Negi, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the subsequent events, the present petition has become infructuous. 2. In view of the aforesaid terms, the present petition stands disposed of, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 27th July, 2026 (Gaurav Rawat) 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment? Yes