IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 13546/2025 Decided on: 06.05.2026 Pawan Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Ashok Kumar Tyagi, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1, 3, 4, 6 to 9. None for respondent No.2. Mr. Dhiraj Thakur, Advocate for respondent No.5. None for respondent No.10. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the decision rendered in Gram Panchayat Bhatanwali & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors.2 the instant petition has been rendered infructuous. It to stand disposed of accordingly. Pending 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 CWP No. 9434/2025 decided on 16.04.2026 2 miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 06th May, 2026(rohit)