1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No.449 of 2026 Decided on: 11.08.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balak Ram …..Petitioner Versus Er. R.K. Verma .....Respondent ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms. Salochna Rana, Advocate. For the Respondent: Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned Additional Advocate General has handed over demand draft in the sum of ₹5,000/- drawn in the name of petitioner to the learned counsel for the petitioner in terms of cost imposed in previous order. 2. Learned Additional Advocate General has also placed on record office order dated 07.08.2026 deciding the case of the petitioner. 3. Taking note of the above, the present proceedings are closed with liberty to the petitioner to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievance, if any, in accordance with law at an appropriate stage if necessity so arises, in future. Notice issued to the 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 respondent is discharged. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua August 11, 2026 Judge yogesh