IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5921 of 2026 Decided on: 23rd April, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karan Gupta …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vinod Chauhan, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1, 2 and 4-State. Mr. Surender Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Mr. Ajay Kumar Dhiman, Advocate, for respondent No.5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge After arguing for a while, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there are some technical defects in the petition, which are required to be thoroughly rectified, therefore, he be permitted to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file afresh in accordance with law. Prayer is accepted. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua April 23, 2026 Judge Mukesh