1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1312 of 2026 Decided on: 24.02.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Umesh Thakur …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate vice Mr. Mohan Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner essentially seeks directions to the concerned learned Arbitrator for deciding the arbitration proceedings pending before him. Certain other reliefs have also been prayed for. 2. After arguing for sometime, learned vice counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition as the petitioner intends to seek appropriate remedy as may be available under law for redressal of his grievances. Accordingly, petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua February 24, 2026 Judge yogesh 1 Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.