IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.MPM No. 117 of 2026 Date of Decision: 16.02.2026 Chirag Banchta ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. ..Respondent. Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Vacation Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Ms. Meera Devi, Advocate. For the respondent: Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Additional Advocate General. Romesh Verma, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the present petition with liberty to file an appropriate application during the course of the day before the competent court of law for the grant of similar relief as sought by her before this Court. Ordered accordingly. 2. In view of the aforesaid, present petition is disposed of as withdrawn, so also, pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Romesh Verma) Vacation Judge February 16, 2026 (Nisha) 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2