Santosh and Ors Vs. State of H.P & Ors. CWPOA No. 1618 of 2019 09.09.2026 Present : Mr. P.M. Negi, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the respondents No. 1 to 3-State. Mr. Lokender Paul Thakur, Senior Penal Counsel, for respondent No.4. On instructions from the petitioner, petitioners, Learned Counsel, due to subsequent events including the pendency of the Civil Suit, prays for withdrawal of the instant petition. Statement taken on record. Prayer not opposed. In view of the statement, the instant matter is closed. (Ranjan Sharma) Judge 9th September, 2026 (Anita)