IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15690 of 2026 Decided on: 11th September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bimla Devi …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms. Archna Dutt, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 3. Ms. Komal Chaudhary, Advocate, for respondent No.4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner seeks applicability of Bimla Devi Versus State of H.P. & others2, however, learned counsel for the respondents apprised that the aforesaid decision has been stayed by the Hon’ble Division Bench vide order dated 30.04.2026 passed in LPA No.128 of 2026 (State of H.P. & Ors. vs. Bimla Devi & Anr.). 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No.6688 of 2021, decided on 27.06.2025 2 2. In view of above, this writ petition is disposed of with direction to the respondents to consider and decide the representation of the petitioner dated 09.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) seeking applicability of Bimla Devi2 within six weeks after the adjudication of LPA No.128 of 2026 and in terms thereof. The writ petition stands disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 11, 2026 Judge Mukesh