IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 7816 of 2022. Decided on : 10 th August , 2026. Sukhbinder Singh Katoch ...Petitioner. Versus Union of India & Ors. ....Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Dhananjay Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Shiv Pal Manhans, Senior Panel Counsel, for respondents No.1 to 5. Mr. Piar Chand, Advocate, for respondent No.6. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral). Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that during the pendency of the present petition, the petitioner has unfortunately passed away. He has produced death certi-cate of the petitioner for the perusal of this Court, which is taken on record. In terms of this certi-cate, the petitioner has passed away on 02.03.2026. 2. In this view of the matter, the present petition is dismissed as abated. Pending applications, if any, also stands disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge 10th August, 2026. (jai) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?