2026:HHC:6251 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWPOA No.497 of 2019 Decided on: 09 th March, 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Rattan Bahadur Thapa ....Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: None for the petitioner. For the respondents: Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) None has put in appearance on behalf of the petitioner. 2. It seems that neither the petitioner nor the counsel is interested to pursue the litigation, therefore, the same is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 09 th March, 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (ankit) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?