IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.WP No. 29 of 2026 Decided on: 20.08.2026 Ankesh Thakur .…Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and Ors. …Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Shivalik Bhaik, Advocate, for Mr. Praveen Chandel, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pranay Pratap Singh, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner does not want to press the present petition as it has been rendered infructuous, since the period of detention of the petitioner is over. 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 ( 2026:HHC:35264 ) 2. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge 20th August, 2026 (sushma)