IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 16786 of 2024 Decided on: 19.08 .2026 Shri Vivek Thapar …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Pranjal Munjal, Advocate vice Mr. Janesh Gupta, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General for respondents-State. : Mr. Ashok Sud, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rajat Rana, Advocate for the applicant Susheel Kumar. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that with the passage of time, this petition has been rendered as infructuous. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed as having become infructuous. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 19 , 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?