2026:HHC:41179 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 16806 of 2026 Decided on : 25.09.2026 Ashok Chauhan …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. Jagat Pal, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pranay Pratap Singh, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral ) After arguing for some time, counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not wish to press the present petition, as he can always apply in pursuance to the notice (Annexure P-7), issued by respondent No.3. 2. 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) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?