IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No.3363 of 2026. Decided on : 9th October, 2026 Vikram Singh ...Petitioner. Versus HPSEBL & ORS. ....Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms. Reeta Hingmang, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rahul Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.1. Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, Assistant Advocate General, for respondent No.2 and 3. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. This writ petition has been filed for grant of following substantive relief:- “(a). Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing the respondents to forthwith correct the factual error concerning the allege pendency of FIR No. 16/2020, and to process, finalize and grant confirmation to the petitioner in the grade of Junior Engineer (Electrical) without any further delay with all consequential service benefits, including fixation of seniority, continuity of service, time-bound pay progression, arrears and all other attendant benefits from the date on which similarly situated officers were confirmed.” 2. Respondents No.1 to 3 have filed their respective replies. In terms of their reply, the petitioner has already been confirmed on the grade of Junior Engineer (Electrical) from the due date. 3. In view of the above, the grievance of the petitioner stands redressed. 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 4. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that liberty be reserved to the petitioner for seeking appropriate remedy in accordance with law in case of any surviving grievances relating to FIR No. 16/2020 and its impact upon petitioner’s service record, like C&V verification, in accordance with law. 5. Granting such liberty, present petition is disposed of. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 9th October, 2026. (jai)