1 2026:HHC:40094-DB IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 291/2017 Date of decision:19.09.2026 Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala …..Petitioner Versus Union of India and others …..Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Yogesh Jaswal, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner : None. For the Respondents : Mr. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Panel Counsel for respondent No.1. Mr. Neeraj Sharma and Mr. Ishaan Kashyap, Advocates, for respondents No. 2 to 6. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Mr. Ajay Vaidya, learned counsel, who is present in the Court, submits that the petitioner has already taken away the brief from him. 2. Despite repeated calls, no one has put in appearance on behalf of petitioner. Hence, the petition is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge (Yogesh Jaswal) Judge 19th September, 2026. (yogesh) 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?Yes