Hem Raj & Ors. Vs. State & Ors. CMP No. 13310/2026 18.06.2026 Present: Ms. Mamta Garg, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, Assistant Advocate General, for respondents. Heard. In view of the pleadings and the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the application is allowed. Instead of Mohit Sharma & Anr. vs. State of H.P. & Ors. (CWP No. 1638 of 2024), decided on 29.11.2024, the respondents are directed to consider and decide petitioners' cases in the light of Ghanshyam Dass vs. State of H.P. & Ors. (CWP No. 2056 of 2023), decided on 21.03.2024. To that extent, the order dated 01.12.2025 passed in Hem Raj & Ors. vs. State of H.P. & Ors. (CWP No. 18584 of 2025) shall stand modified. The application stands disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 18th June, 2026 (Rohit)