2026:HHC:41184 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 4943 of 2026 Decided on : 25.09.2026 Vikram Singh …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Sanjeev Kuthiala, Senior Advocate, with Ms. Tamanna Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral ) Ms. Tamanna Sharma, learned counsel, submits that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the present matter and prays that the petition be dismissed as withdrawn. 2. On the other hand, counsel for the State submits that another writ petition i.e. CWP No. 10139 of 2026, has been filed by Mr. Brij Bhushan Kaushal, for reduction of the operation period of 35 days on account of the fact that the stay has been granted by this Court and the petitioner was not standing by the offer given to him. 3. Accordingly, we clarify that it is open to the State to 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:41184 take appropriate action against the petitioner, is so desired, to recover the amount. 4. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed, as not pressed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of accordingly. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge September 25, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)