1IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.9508 of 2025 Date of decision: 05.08.2025 Khem Chand Sharma. ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. & Ors. ...Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Devender K. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 & 2. : Mr. Atul Verma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record office instructions dated 26.07.2025, which, inter alia, state that the place where the petitioner has been transferred, i.e. GSSS Kungas, District Kullu, has been classified as a soft area. In view of above, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition. 2. Prayer is accepted. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Interim order to stand vacated. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua 5th August, 2025 Judge (Pardeep) 1Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes