IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1620 of 2026 Decided on: 23.02.2026 Manisha Kumari …….Petitioner Versus Union of India and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Surya Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Balram Sharma, DSGI with Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Advocate. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has inter alia prayed for the following reliefs:- “i) A writ of certiorari may very kindly be issued thereby quashing Annexure P-11. ii) That a writ of mandamus directing the respondents No.1 to 4 to allow the petitioner to continue as Pharmacist at ECHS Polyclinic, Palampur. Till he attains the age of superannuation or is replaced by a regular incumbent.” In light of the fact that the issue is pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in view of the certain adjudications which has been made by this Court in earlier petitions pertaining to 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 the employees similarly situated as the present petitioner, this petition is disposed of with the direction that the petitioner shall be permitted to continue on contract basis and his appointment shall abide by final adjudication by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 36359/2016, titled as Sonu Kumar vs. Union of India and other connected matters. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 23, 2026 (narender)