IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Ex. Pet. No. 2086/2026 Decided on: 21.09.2026 Monika Mehta …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Mandeep Chandel, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the instant petition, with liberty to file afresh, on account of certain subsequent developments, in accordance with law. 2. Granting liberty, as prayed for, the instant petition is disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 21st September, 2026(rohit) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes