IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.9030 of 2014 Decided on: 05.10.2026. _______________________________________________________________ U.C.Vashisht ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and Ors. ....Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Tarun K. Bragta, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Vishav Deep Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondent No. 1-State. Mr. Hemant Vaid, Advocate, for respondents No. 2 and 3. Ranjan Sharma, Judge Learned Counsel Mr. Tarun K. Bragta, on directions of Learned Senior Counsel Mr. Ajay Sharma, informs this Court that the petitioner U.C. Vashisht has died. He further submits that even legal heirs have not approached him since long. In these circumstances, the petition is closed having been abated. 2. Liberty Reserved to seek revival/restoration, in case, 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 legal heirs intend to pursue the matter hereinafter 3. In aforesaid terms, instant petition having abated is closed. (Ranjan Sharma) Judge October 5, 2026 (TM)