IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.157 of 2017 Decided on: 19th September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pushpa 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. Kalaunta Devi, Advocate vice Mr. Sanjeev K. Suri, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 5-State. Mr. Kapil Sharma and Mr. Shivanshu, Advocates vice Mr. Vijender Katoch, Advocate, for respondent No.6. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge The matter was lastly listed on 22.08.2026, when it was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the petitioner. Today, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that despite her repeated endeavours, the petitioner has not imparted her any instructions. 1 Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 19, 2026 Judge Mukesh