IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 3045/2023 Decided on: 06.10.2026 Kapil Dev …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Anr. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: None. For the respondents: Mr. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Following order was passed in the matter on 06.08.2026: - “Despite repeated calls none has put in appearance on behalf of the petitioner. In the interest of justice, list after three weeks. 2. On the next date of hearing, viz 25.09.2026 also, there was no appearance for the petitioner, however, in the interest of justice, the matter was ordered to be listed during the week commencing from 05.10.2026. Today again, there is no appearance for the petitioner. Accordingly, the matter is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 06th October, 2026(rohit) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes