IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. MP (M) No. 90 of 2026 Date of Decision: 19.1.2026. Sukhwinder Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Ms. Kanta Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondent/State : Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Rakesh Kainthla, Judge (Oral): Notice. Mr. Divakar Dev Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent-State. Status report has been )led, wherein it has been submitted that the engagement ceremony of the petitioner’s sister namely Mandeep Kaur is scheduled on 24.1.2026 and he is 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. 2 the only brother. Since the petitioner is the only brother, therefore, his presence would be necessary during the ceremony. Hence, it is ordered that the petitioner would be taken in custody to village Paini, Post O2ce Mukari Kala, Tehsil Anandpur Sahib, District Ropar, Punjab under proper custody on 22.1.2026 and would be taken back to M.C. Jail, Kanda on 27.1.2026. The petitioner shall bear all the expenses of transportation and shall also provide food and suitable stay to the police o2cial accompanying him. A copy of this order be sent to Superintendent, Model Central Jail, Kanda, District Shimla, H.P. through FASTER, to ensure the necessary compliance. Petition stands disposed of. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 19th January, 2026 (Nikita) CHANDER SHEKHAR Digitally signed by CHANDER SHEKHAR Date: 2026.01.19 17:17:50 +0530