2026:HHC:34379 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No.793 of 2020 Decided on: 14 th August, 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Umesh Chand Sharma ....Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: Ms. Shashi Kiran and Mr. Mahesh Thakur, Advocates. For the respondents: Mr. Rupinder Singh Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that due to intervening developments and e(ux of time, she does not wish to press the present petition. 2. In view of the aforesaid submission, the petition is dismissed as not pressed. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 14 th August, 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (ankit) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?