IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 17720/2026 Decided on: 06.10.2026 Vijay Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Ganesh Barowalia, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on account of certain defects in the writ petition, including in its memo of parties, he may be permitted to withdraw the same with liberty to file afresh, in accordance with law with the same cause of action. 2. Granting liberty as prayed for, the instant petition is dismissed as withdrawn. 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