IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1397 of 2026 Date of Decision : 23.1.2026 Pradeep Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. ....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Vacation Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1No For the petitioner : Mr. Surya Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : None. Rakesh Kainthla, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner, under instructions, submits that he wants to withdraw the present petition, with liberty to approach the Civil Court for redressal of his grievance. Hence, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Rakesh Kainthla) Vacation Judge 23rd January, 2026 (Gaurav) 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.