( 2026:HHC:3278 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Ex. Petition No.279 of 2022 Decided on: 9th January, 2026 Ishant Bhatia .......petitioner versus State of H.P and others ...Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S.Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: None. For the respondents: Mr.Rakesh Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral) The State has referred to the order passed by the Director General of Police dated 17.12.2025 that the appointment of the petitioner as Constable (Driver) would be completed after completion of all codal formalities. It is, however, contended that the said person is now serving in the Army and is not interested in taking up the said offer. 2. It is to be noticed that the counsel for the petitioner has not been appearing in the present execution petition for four dates since 10.09.2025, accordingly, we 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. ( 2026:HHC:3278 ) 2 dismiss the execution petition for want of prosecution in the facts and circumstances of the case. 3. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( G.S. Sandhawalia ) Chief Justice ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) January 09, 2026 Judge (naveen)