2026:HHC:4825 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 2197 of 2026 Decided on: 27.02.2026 Ashwani Kumar …….Petitioner Versus State of HP and another … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Jagat Paul, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General for respondents – State. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for by learned Counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that let the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-1) be considered and decided, sympathetically, by the Department within a period of six weeks from today, by passing a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 27, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?