IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.14847 of 2026 Decided on: 31.08.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asha Devi …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Ors .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms.Ranjana Pathania, 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 Satya Devi Vs. State of HP and Ors2. However, in view of the order dated 13.07.2026 passed in SLP(C) No. 20496 of 2024 (State of H.P. and Ors Vs. Satya Devi), wherein it was observed “that the impugned judgment will not be read as precedent while deciding pending proceedings” , learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the present writ 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 2274 of 2021, decided alongwith connected matters on 28.05.2024 2 petition. The petition is accordingly dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua August 31, 2026 Judge R.Atal