IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA OMP (M) No. 76 of 2026 in ARBAST No. 67053 of 2025 Date of decision: 09.09.2026 NHAI ...Applicant/Appellant. Versus Kanshi Ram & another ...Respondent. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the applicant/appellant : Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate, vice Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondent No.2. Romesh Verma, Judge (Oral): OMP (M) No. 76 of 2026 In sequel to orders dated 03.06.2026, 01.07.2026 and 12.08.2026, consequential steps on account of death of respondent No.1 have not been taken till date. Consequently, the application is dismissed as having been abated. Application stands disposed of. ARBAST No. 67053 of 2025 Since the application for condonation of delay i.e. OMP (M) No. 76 of 2026 has been dismissed as having been abated, therefore, the appeal stands disposed of accordingly. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (Romesh Verma) Judge September 9, 2026. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? -2- (Nisha)