1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 162 of 2020 Decided on: 05.05.2026 Poonam Gehlot …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P and another .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Abhimanyu Rathor, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner has prayed for relief which is in the nature of public interest. However, petition has not been filed in accordance with applicable Public Interest Litigation Rules. 2. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file afresh in accordance with law and applicable rules. 3. Granting such liberty, petition stands disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua May 05, 2026 Judge yogesh 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.