Neha Scott versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Others CWP No.2880 of 2017 [Item D-7] 19.12.2025. Present: Mr. Deepak Kaushal, Senior Advocate, as Amicus Curiae, with Mr. Abhishek Verma, Advocate. Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Puneet Rajta, Additional Advocate General & Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1, 2 and 5 to 7. None for respondent No.4. Mr. Shyam Singh Chauhan, Central Government Counsel, for respondent No.8. Mr. Vikrant Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.9. None for respondent No.10. CMP No.24184 of 2025 Notice in the application seeking recall/modification of the order dated 18.09.2025. 2. Keeping in view the fact that the limited prayer made is that the costs of ₹25,000/- may not be fixed upon the officer, therefore, the prayer is taken into consideration. 3. Learned Amicus Curiae does not oppose the innocuous prayer in view of the justification now furnished and the apology tendered. 4. Accordingly, the necessary deposit be made by the State within a period of two weeks. 5. Application stands disposed of. CWP No.2880 of 2017 Be listed as per Roster for further proceedings. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Ranjan Sharma) Judge December 19, 2025 [Shivender/Himani]