IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 3651 of 2026 Decided on: 30.03.2026 Smt. Neeta Devi …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Arun Rana, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, Advocate General for respondents – State. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has inter alia prayed for the following reliefs:- “i) That a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other appropriate write, order or directions may kindly be issued directing the respondents to allow the petitioner to continue in service till she attains the age of 60 years with all consequential benefits incidental thereof.” 3. In light of the fact that the issue raised by the petitioner in this petition is pending adjudication before the Hon’ble Supreme 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 Court of India, as agreed, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that the parties shall abide by the final judgment passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Satya Devi’s case. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 30, 2026 (narender)