2026:HHC:14650 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 5543 of 2024 Decided on: 05.05.2026 Pradeep Kumar …….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. Sunil Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Addl. AG for respondents No. 1 to 6. : Ms. Shivani, Advocate vice Mr. Kishore Pundeer, Advocate for respondent No. 7. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) When this case was taken up today, learned Counsel for the petitioner informs the Court that the petitioner is no more. In light of the fact that the petitioner has assailed the appointment of the private respondent against the post of part time Multi Task Worker, with further prayer for issuance of a direction to the respondents to offer appointment to the petitioner, obviously, the issue now stands abated with the death of the petitioner. Accordingly, this petition is closed on account of death of the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:14650 disposed of accordingly (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 05, 2026 (narender)