IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 17374/2025 Decided on: 07.11.2025 Baljeet 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. Dixit Sahotra, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Petitioner seeks promotion to the post of Cook in the Respondents-Youth Services & Sports Department. Admittedly, the recruitment and promotion rules do not contain any provision for promotion to the post of Cook. 2. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the present petition with liberty to file afresh, in accordance with law, after incorporating proper pleadings and the reliefs. 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 3. Granting liberty as sought for, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 07th November, 2025(rohit)