IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 16551/2026 Decided on: 23.09.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vikas Chauhan …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Ors. .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Daleep Singh Kaith, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rajat Choudhary, Assistant Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 30.07.2026 (Annexure P-2) seeking applicability of Dinesh Kumar & Ors. Vs. State of H.P. & Ors.2 has not been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content, in case, respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation, in accordance with law, within a time bound manner. Learned Assistant Advocate General has no objection to this prayer. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 1747 of 2023, decided on 09.10.2023 2 Having regard to the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law as well as taking into consideration the above judgment, within a period of six weeks from today. The order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 23rd September, 2026 rohit