IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No. 761/2026 Decided on: 11.08.2026 Biju Kumar ...…Petitioner Versus Rakesh Kanwar & Anr. …….Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………… Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Santosh Kumar, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record a copy of office instructions dated 10.08.2026 from the Director School Education, relevant portion of which reads as under: - “In this regard, it is submitted that the case of the petitioner has been taken up with the Government vide letter dated 13-7-2026 for further direction. The Government vide letter dated 31-07-2026 has conveyed direction that similar benefits may be extended to the petitioner and further direction vide letter dated 7-8-2026 has been issued to the Deputy Director of School Education Mandi to take further necessary action in the matter accordingly. Copy of letter dated 31-7-2026 and 7-8-2026 is enclosed herewith.” 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. In view of above, the present proceedings are closed. Notices issued to the respondents are discharged. Liberty, however, is reserved to the petitioner to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievances, if any, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stand disposed of. pJyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 11th August, 2026 (rohit)