IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.4559 of 2026 Decided on: 06.08.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mahesh Kumar Malhotra …..Petitioner Versus State of HP & Ors. ....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Lokesh Thakur, Advocate, vice Mr. G.R.Palsra, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Y.P.S.Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General for respondents no. 1, 3 to 5. Mr. R.S.Gautam, Advocate, for respondent No.2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge In view of common order dated 06.08.2026 passed in this matter alongwith CWP No.3224 of 2019, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua August 06, 2026 Judge R.Atal 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.