2026:HHC:32773 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA Cr.W.P No. 57 of 2026 Decided on : 05.08.2026 Ashwani Rana …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Vijender Katoch, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral ) Counsel for the State submits that the period of detention is going to expire by tomorrow, i.e. on 06.08.2026. The detention order was passed on 02.05.2026 and was not challenged by the petitioner till 08.07.2026, which had led to the said situation. 2. Resultantly, we do not deem it appropriate to pass any order on merits, at this stage. Accordingly, the 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:32773 present petition is disposed of. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of accordingly. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge August 05, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)