IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No. 203 of 2026 Decided on : 28.04.2026 Dr. Randhir Singh Ranta ...Petitioner. Versus Gian Sagar Negi …..Respondent. Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Sparsh Bhushan, Advocate, vice Mr. Rakesh Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondent: Mr. Nitin Thakur, Advocate. Romesh Verma, Judge(oral) On 07.04.2026, Mr. Nitin Thakur, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent. 2. Today, he has placed on record copy of the order passed by the Hon’ble Division Bench of this Court in LPA No. 180 of 2026, titled Himachal Pradesh University vs. Dr. Randhir Singh Ranta alongwith connected matter, whereby the operation of the judgment dated 01.01.2026 has been ordered to be stayed. 3. Faced with the situation, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the present petition can be closed, however, liberty may be granted to him to revive the present petition, in case the grievances, as raised by the present petitioner, are not redressed. Liberty granted. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. (Romesh Verma) Judge April 28, 2026 (Nisha) 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?