IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.17585 of 2026 Decided on: 08.10.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neeraj Thakur …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Ors .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioners: Mr. Bhanu Verma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, Assistant Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondents have rejected the case of the petitioner seeking applicability of Ghanshyam Dass and Ors Vs. State of H.P. and Ors2 and it is in this context that he has preferred this writ petition. Learned counsel, however, submits that in view of order dated 17.08.2026 passed in LPA No. 205 of 2025 and other connected matters, staying the above decision, he be permitted to withdraw this petition at this 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 2056 of 2023 decided alongwith connected matters on 21.03.2024 2 stage, with liberty to seek appropriate remedy in accordance with law, at any appropriate stage, in case necessity so arises in future. 2. Granting such liberty, present petition to stand disposed of. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua October 08, 2026 Judge R.Atal