IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.16581 of 2026 Decided on: 23rd September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jai Gopal Sharma …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Rahul Singh Jagota, Advocate vice Mr. Yudhbir Singh Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 and 2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge After arguing for a while, learned vice counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition on account of there being defective pleadings, in order to file afresh in accordance with law. Granting such permission, the present writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 23, 2026 Judge Mukesh 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.