2026:HHC:30234 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.19944 of 2025 Decided on: 22 nd July, 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Vaneet Parihar and others ....Petitioners Versus State of H.P. and others ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioners: Ms. Rajni Gandhi, Advocate, vice Mr. Rajiv Rai, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Amit Kumar Chaudhary, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 & 2-State. Mr. K.B. Khajuria, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Tarun Brakta, Advocate, and Mr. Sohail Khan, Advocate, vice Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate, for the applicants in CMP No.12442 & 12443 of 2026 Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned vice counsel representing the petitioners submits that due to intervening developments and efflux of time, she does not wish to press the present petition. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2. In view of the aforesaid submission, the petition is dismissed as not pressed. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 22 nd July, 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (ankit) Judge