2026:HHC:23811-DB IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.4431 of 2026 Decided on: 22.06.2026 Shyam Singh … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Mr. Sat Prakash, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General, for the respondents-State. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) When this case was taken up for consideration, learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that interest of justice would be served in case the petitioner is allowed to approach the Court afresh in light of the adjudication made by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Surajmani’s case and an observation be made that while deciding the representation of the petitioner, impugned order dated 24.08.2021 (Annexure P-5) shall not come in the way of the Authorities in passing appropriate order. Ordered accordingly. 2. The petition is disposed of by granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Authorities afresh by way of representation. If any such representation is filed within three weeks from today, it be decided within twelve weeks as from the date of receipt thereof in terms of averments made therein and also judgment being relied upon therein. It is observed that while 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:23811-DB deciding fresh representation, the Authority shall not be influenced by order dated 24.08.2021 (Annexure P-5), if the petitioner is found entitled for any relief. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge June 22, 2026 (Rishi)