IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 16444/2026 Decided on: 22.09.2026 Harnam Singh …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Ramesh Kaundal, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J In view of the decision rendered in Harnam Singh Vs. State of H.P. & Ors.2, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to avail appropriate remedy, in accordance with law. Granting liberty as prayed for, the instant petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 22nd September, 2026(rohit) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 CWP No. 13467/2025 decidedon 22.08.2025