IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Ex. Pet No. 422 of 2023 Decided on: 17.03.2026 Dila Ram .…Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and Ors. …Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Sandeep Chauhan, Advocate, for Mr. P.D. Nanda, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Sidharth Jalta, Deputy Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral) Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record communication dated 16.03.2026, addressed to the office of Advocate General, showing that the salary arrear of Rs. 10,82,046/- stands paid to the petitioner on 09.01.2025 and revised gratuity of Rs. 8,00,745/- stands paid on 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 19.02.2025. The pay of the petitioner has also been re-fixed by the department vide office order dated 01.01.2025 and pensionary benefits have also been sanctioned in favour of the petitioner in accordance with the applicable rules. His services have also been regularized on 23.11.1996. 2. Keeping in view the above, the present execution petition stands disposed of, as having been rendered infructuous. We do not comment upon the entitlement of the petitioner for the interest in the present execution proceedings, however, it is open for the petitioner to take recourse in this regard, in accordance with law, if permissible. 3. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C.Negi) Judge 17th March, 2026 (sushma) 3