IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.11609 of 2026 Decided on: 15.07.2026 Jai Ram … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?31 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Ms. Vandana Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that in light of recent pronouncement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Satya Devi’s case, the petitioner be allowed to withdraw this petition with liberty to file a fresh petition on the same cause by providing better particulars and making further contentions and prayers in the writ petition. 2. The petition is allowed to be withdrawn, with liberty, as prayed for. The petition stands disposed of, so also pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 15, 2026 (Rishi) 31 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?