2026:HHC:33218 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Ex. Pet. No. 17 of 2026 Date of decision: 07.08.2026 Rohit Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. …Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G. S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Petitioner: Mr. Vijay Bir Singh, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rakesh Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. G. S. Sandhawalia , Chief Justice (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that vide order dated 06.05.2026 (Annexure R-2/3), the claim of the petitioner has been rejected and he prays for liberty to challenge the same in accordance with law. 2. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed with liberty as aforesaid. (G. S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) 7th August, 2026(sanjeev) Judge