IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWPOA No.7688 of 2020 Decided on: 4th August, 2026 Lokesh Kumar and others ...Petitioners versus The Principal Secretary (Education) and another. ...Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ____________________________________________________________ For the petitioners: Mr. Naresh Kaul, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Vishav Deep Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel representing the petitioners after arguing for some time seeks permission to withdraw the present petition, with liberty to approach the competent authority seeking the same relief. 2. In view of the statement made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty as prayed for. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) 4th August, 2026 Judge (naveen) 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?