IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.MMO No.664 of 2022 Date of Decision: 14.05.2026 __________________________________________________________________________ Shri Bharat Bhushan Bhardwaj and Another ……...Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and Others …....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Petitioners: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rajan Kahol, Additional Advocate General, with Mr. Ravi Chauhan and Mr. Anish Banshtu, Deputy Advocates General, for State. Ms. Kamakshi Tarlokta, Advocate, for respondent No.4. _________________________________________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, J. (Oral) Learned counsel representing the petitioners, on instructions, states that on account of acquittal of both the petitioners in criminal trial, present petition has rendered infructuous and as such, same may be disposed of. Ordered accordingly. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. May 14, 2026 (Sandeep Sharma), Rajeev Raturi Judge