IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.MMO No. 698 of 2026 Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 __________________________________________________________________________ Nishant K. Sharma ……...Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Another …....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 __________________________________________________________________________ For the Petitioner: Petitioner in person (through video conferencing). For the Respondents: None. _________________________________________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioner, who has put in appearance through video conferencing, seeks permission to withdraw the present petition, with liberty to file afresh at an appropriate stage, if required and desired. Ordered accordingly. July 13, 2026 (Sandeep Sharma), Rajeev Raturi Judge 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.