IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Ex. Pet No. 1244 of 2024 in CWP No. 7270 of 2024 Decided on: 16.6.2026 Jai Singh .…Petitioner. Versus State of HP and others … Respondents. …………………………………………………………………………………… Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner. : Mr. Aman Thakur, Advocate vice Mr.Mohit Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents. : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, J (Oral) Mr. Aman Thakur, learned vice counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the petition with liberty to file afresh after the decision rendered in Satya Devi’s case, which is pending in the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Hence, the proceedings are closed, at this stage, with liberty, as prayed for. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge 16th June, 2026 (Guleria) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?