1 2026:HHC:34857 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No.1014 of 2026 Date of Decision: 19.08.2026 ___________________________________________________ Janam Singh ....Petitioner Versus Sumit Vimal Katoch …Respondent ___________________________________________________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sushil Kukreja, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Virender Thakur, Advocate, vice Mr. A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the respondent : Mr. B.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. ________________________________________________ Sushil Kukreja, Judge (Oral) Compliance affidavit filed, wherein it has been stated that the case of the petitioner stands considered by the competent authority, vide order dated 30.07.2026, Annexure R-1, whereby he was not found entitled for the higher contractual amount claimed by him in his representation. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:34857 2. Therefore, in this view of the matter, no further orders are required to be passed in the present contempt petition and, accordingly, the same is closed and disposed of. Notice discharged. 3. However, liberty is reserved to the petitioner to assail office order dated 30.07.2026, Annexure R-1, in accordance with law, if he is still aggrieved. The petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. ( Sushil Kukreja ) August 19, 2026 Judge (V. Himalvi)