IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 16587/2026 Decided on: 24.09.2026 Joginder 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. Vijay Kumar, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondents/State. Mr. Praveen Chandel, Advocate vice Mr. Praveen Chauhan, Advocate, for respondent No.7. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J After arguing the matter for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the instant petition on account of certain defects in the pleadings, with liberty to file afresh, in accordance with law 2. Granting liberty as prayed for, the instant petition is dismissed as withdrawn.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 24th September, 2026(rohit) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes