IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 17040 and 17041/2026 Decided on: 29.09.2026 CWP No. 17040/2026 Chhuma Devi …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. CWP No. 17041/2026 Ramesh Kaur …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners: Mr. Gambhir Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Learned counsel for the petitioners sought permission to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to file afresh, in accordance with law, on account of there being defects in the pleadings. Granting liberty as prayed for, these petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 29th September, 2026(rohit) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes