IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.16244 of 2026 alongwith CWP No.16277 of 2026 Decided on: 18th September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CWP No.16244 of 2026 Vijay Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and another .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CWP No.16277 of 2026 Madhu Bala …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioners: Mr. Pranav Thakur, Advocate vice Mr. Amit Kumar Dhumal, Advocate, in CWP No.16244 of 2026. Mr. Verender Kumar, Advocate vice Mr. Ganesh Barowalia, Advocate, in CWP No.16277 of 2026. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioners seek applicability of Ghanshyam Dass and Ors Vs. State of H.P. and Ors2 . 2. Learned Deputy Advocate General has apprised that the aforesaid decision has been stayed under order dated 17.08.2026 passed in LPA No.205 of 2025 and other connected matters. 3. In view of above position, the relief in the nature claimed by the petitioners cannot be granted to them at this stage. These writ petitions, therefore, are disposed of with direction to the respondents to consider the respective cases of the petitioners within six weeks after the adjudication of LPA No.205 of 2025 and in terms thereof. The writ petitions stand disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 18, 2026 Judge Mukesh 2 CWP No. 2056 of 2023 decided alongwith connected matters on 21.03.2024