1 2026:HHC:30138 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CMP.M No.1756 of 2025 Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 ___________________________________________________ LAC & Anr. ....Applicants/Appellants Versus Raj Kumar & Ors. …Respondents ___________________________________________________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sushil Kukreja, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________ For the applicants : Mr. Manoj Chauhan, Additional Advocate General. ________________________________________________ Sushil Kukreja, Judge (Oral) At this stage, learned Additional Advocate General have placed on record communication dated 21.07.2026, wherein it has been stated as under: “In view of the above, this Department is of the considered opinion that no useful purpose would be served by pursuing the aforesaid appeals. Accordingly, the AD may accept the advice of the learned Advocate General and take appropriate steps for withdrawal of the above-mentioned appeals/CMP(M)s before the Hon’ble High Court, in accordance with law. The AD shall, however, satisfy itself that the proposed withdrawal does not prejudice the interests of the State in any manner.” 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:30138 2. Therefore, in view of the aforesaid communication, the present application along with the main appeal is dismissed, as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( Sushil Kukreja ) July 22, 2026 Judge (Kiran)