IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Ex. Petition No.1228 of 2024 Decided on: 10th January, 2025 Mohan Lal Sharma and others .......petitioners versus State of H.P and others ...Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioners: Mr. Shivom Vashista, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Sharmila Patial, Addl. A.G with Mr. Navlesh Verma, Addl. A.G. Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge (Oral) Since the annual increments that had been stepped down have now been restored, as is evident from the instructions dated 09.01.2025, therefore, the instant petition has been rendered infructuous and the same is disposed of as such, so also the pending applications, if any. ( Tarlok Singh Chauhan ) Judge January 10, 2025 ( Rakesh Kainthla ) (naveen) Judge 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.