IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 12572 of 2026 Decided on: 31.07.2026 Satu Ram … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?2 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Mr.R.K. Sharma, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Arun Kumar, Advocates. For the respondents: Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General, for the respondents-State. Mr. Rangil Singh, Advocate, for respondent No.4. 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. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 31, 2026 (Rishi) 2 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?