1 2025:HHC:12220 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA Ex. Petition No. 211 of 2025 Date of decision: 06.04.2026 ________________________________________________________ Som Dutt ...Petitioner Versus State of HP & others …Respondents ________________________________________________________ Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________________ For the Petitioner: Mr. Arush Matlotia, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia , Chief Justice (Oral) Learned Counsel for the State has placed on record order dated 31.03.2026, whereby the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment has been rejected on the ground that the family pension of the petitioner is approximately Rs.1,66,140/- per annum, which makes him ineligible for the said appointment. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2. Keeping in view the above, we are of the considered opinion that the decision has been taken, as per the directions of the Co-ordinate Bench. 3. Accordingly, the Execution Petition stands disposed of. However, it is open to the writ petitioner to challenge the aforesaid decision, if so desired, in accordance with law. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. April 06, 2026 (Bipin C. Negi) (hemlata) Judge.