IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 17020/2026 Decided on: 29.09.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nisha Devi …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Anr. .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Mr. L.N. Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that case of the petitioner and reliefs claimed for by her have already been adjudicated in Nisha Kumari & Ors. Vs. State of H.P. & Ors.2 Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner would be content in case the respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the case of the petitioner in accordance with law within a fixed-time schedule. Learned Additional Advocate General is not averse to this prayer. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 3038/2022 decided on 21.12.2022 2 Having regard to above submissions but without examining the merits of the matter, notwithstanding the order dated 25.03.2025, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the case of the petitioner afresh, in light of the aforesaid judgment and pass appropriate order in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. The decision so arrived at, shall be communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 29th September, 2026 rohit