IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15651 of 2026 Decided on: 10th September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karuna Shandil …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Varun Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner seeks to continue to serve till the age of 60 years. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there are certain defects in the pleadings of the writ petition, which need to be rectified. He, therefore, seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file afresh in accordance with law after incorporating appropriate pleadings. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 Granting such liberty, the present writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 10, 2026 Judge Mukesh