IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 16596 of 2026. Decided on : 23 rd September , 2026 Anil Chand ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. & Ors. ....Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Rajinder Singh Chandel, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on account of defects in the pleadings, the petitioner be permitted to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file afresh on the same cause of action. 2. The writ petition is dismissed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 23rd September, 2026. (jai) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?