2026:HHC:2728 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWPOA No.274 of 2019 Decided on: 08.01.2026. ________________________________________________________ Sureshta Devi ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Others ...Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting?. For the petitioner: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Tarun K. Brakta, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sumit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondents-State. Respondents No.4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 16 & 20 to 26 ex parte. Names of respondents No.8, 15 and 27 stand deleted. Ranjan Sharma, Judge [Oral] Mr. Ajay Sharma, Learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. Tarun K. Barakta, Advocate, on instructions states that the petitioner does not intend to pursue the matter any further and that the proceedings may be closed. [Statement taken on record]. 2. Prayer, being innocuous, is not opposed by the learned State Counsel. 3. In view of the above, the instant petition is 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2026:HHC:2728 - 2 - ordered to be closed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (Ranjan Sharma) Judge January 08, 2026 [Shivender]