IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA LPA No. 499 of 2026 Decided on : 08.09.2026 State of H.P. and others …..Appellants Versus Dinesh Kumar …Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the appellants: Mr. Pranay Pratap Singh, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral) After arguing for a considerable period, counsel for the State submits that he does not wish to press the appeal and prays for liberty to avail its remedy in accordance with law. Permission granted. 2. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed as not pressed, with liberty as aforesaid. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 8th September, 2026 (Tarun Singh) 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment? Yes