1 2026:HHC:5307 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 2167 of 2026 Date of decision: 02.03.2026 ________________________________________________________ Dinesh Kumar Thakur …..Petitioner Versus State of HP & others ...Respondents ________________________________________________________ Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin C. Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________________ For the Petitioner: Mr. Janesh Mahajan, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia , Chief Justice (Oral) Learned Counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that he does not wish to press the present petition as the petitioner is the sole bidder in the tender process. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as having not pressed. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. March 02, 2026 (Bipin C. Negi) (hemlata) Judge.