( 2026:HHC:3411 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1518 of 2026 Decided on: 30.01.2026 Dr. Devinder Kumar …Petitioner Versus HPPSC and others .…Respondents. ______________________________________________________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Vacation Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? ……………………………………………………………………………… For the petitioner: Mr. Vinod Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Supriya Chaudhary, Advocate vice Mr. Vikrant Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.1. Mr. Vishwadeep Sharma, Additional Advocate General for respondents No. 2 & 3. Mr. Rajinder Thakur, Advocate, for respondents No. 4. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned vice counsel appearing for respondent No.1 states that the petitioner could not find his place in the merit list being called for the personality test. In view of said submission made by learned vice counsel for respondent No.1, petitioner does not want to press this petition. However, so far as merit part is concerned, the petitioner is at liberty to take up the issue in future, in case need so arises. 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 2. In view of above fact, the Writ petition is dismissed as not pressed, with liberty as above. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) Vacation Judge January 30, 2026(yogesh)