2026:HHC:13859 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 6048 of 2026 Decided on: 28.04.2026 Gopal Krishan Sharma …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Vaibhav Singh Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, Addl. AG for respondent No.1. : Ms. Vandana Misra, Advocate for respondents No. 2 to 4. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General and Ms. Vandana Misra, learned Counsel, accept notice on behalf of respondent No. 1 and respondents No. 2 to 4. 2. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that on account of subsequent developments, he has instructions to pray that the petitioner be permitted to withdraw this petition with liberty to file a fresh petition on the same and subsequent causes. The petition is accordingly permitted to be withdrawn, with liberty as prayed for. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 28, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?