IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.12262 of 2026 Decided on 23rd July 2026 Brahma Nand …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) In light of the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in terms whereof, it has been held that the judgment in Satya Devi’s case shall not be treated as a precedent, learned counsel for the petitioner prays for and is allowed to withdraw this petition with liberty to file a fresh petition on the same cause. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 23, 2026 (Vinod)