IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 24 of 2020 Date of Decision: 22.4.2026. _______________________________________________________ Roop Lal …….Petitioner. Versus State of HP & others … Respondents. _______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: Mr. Bonit Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sumit Sharma, Dy. Advocate General, for respondents No. 1 to 3. None for respondent No.4. Romesh Verma , Judge (oral): It is contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the present petition has become infructuous. His statement is taken on record. In view of above, the instant petition is disposed of as having become infructuous, so also pending miscellaneous applications, if any. (Romesh Verma), Judge 22nd April, 2026 (Guleria) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?