IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Ex. Petition No.11 of 2025 Decided on: 23rd May, 2025 Ram Chand 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 Sushil Kukreja, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioners: Mr. Shivom Vashista, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr.Ramakant Sharma, Addl. A.G with Ms.Sharmila Patial, Addl. A.G and Mr. Raj Negi, Dy. A.G. Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge (Oral) Since the grant of increments has been stayed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP(C) Diary No.8008 of 2025 in case titled as State of H.P and others vs. Ram Chand and others, we deem it appropriate to dispose of this petition by directing that the grant of increments, in this case, shall abide by the judgment to be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the aforesaid case. Ordered accordingly. The petitioners are at liberty to revive this petition in case the occasion to do so arises. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. 2 2. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. ( Tarlok Singh Chauhan ) Judge May 23, 2025 ( Sushil Kukreja ) (naveen) Judge