IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 331 of 2020 Decided on: 17.07.2026 Sh. Vinod Kumar …….Petitioner Versus State of Himchal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. K.B. Khajuria, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 1 and 2. : Mr. Sarthak Mehta, Advocate for respondents-MC. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that with the passage of time, this petition has been rendered as infructuous. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed as having become infructuous. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 17, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?