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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No. 21088/2025
Decided on: 02.01.2026. Bhim Singh
…Petitioner
Versus State of H.P. and another .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Sat Prakash, Advocate.
For the respondents: Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Notice. Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
2. Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 22.09.2025 (Annexure P-4), seeking applicability of Yashwant Kumar Vs. State of H.P. & Ors.2 has not been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content, in case, respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law, within a time bound manner. Learned Additional Advocate General has no objection to this prayer. 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2CWP No. 8148 of 2022, decided a/w connected matters on 21.03.2024
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Having regard to the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, the instant writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law and as well as taking into consideration the above judgment in case of Yashwant Kumar2, within a period of six weeks from today. The order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 2nd January, 2026(yogesh)