IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA Cr.MP(M) No.506 of 2026 Decided on :08.04.2026 ____________________________________________________________ Dharmender Kumar @ Mintu ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent _____________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: Ms. Kiran Dhiman and Ms. Himani Verma, Advocates. For the respondent: Mr. Sumit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj , Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner after arguing for some time sought liberty to withdraw the petition. 2. Petition is permitted to be withdrawn. However, in case the trial is not concluded within a reasonable time, the petitioner shall be at liberty to approach this Court again. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 08 th April , 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (Anurag) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?