IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15232 of 2026 Decided on: 03.09.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devinder Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Anr .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Bonit Prakash Advocate vice Mr. A.K.Gupta, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr.Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents that he be held to be in service up to the age of 60 years with all consequential benefits. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the present writ petition. The petition is accordingly dismissed as withdrawn alongwith pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 3, 2026 Judge R.Atal 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.