IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15053 of 2026 Decided on: 2nd September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jai Prakash Sharma …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Aditya Singh Thakur, Advocate vice Mr. Surila Sangam, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner seeks applicability of Ghanshyam Dass and Ors Vs. State of H.P. and Ors2 . 2. Learned Additional Advocate General has apprised that the aforesaid decision has been stayed under order dated 17.08.2026 passed in LPA No.205 of 2025 and other connected matters. 3. In view of above position, the relief in the nature claimed by the petitioner cannot be granted to him at this 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 2056 of 2023 decided alongwith connected matters on 21.03.2024 2 stage. This writ petition, therefore, is disposed of with direction to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner within six weeks after the adjudication of LPA No.205 of 2025 and in terms thereof. The writ petition stands disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 02, 2026 Judge Mukesh