1 2026:HHC:1257 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA LPA No. 05 of 2026 Date of decision: 02.01.2026 ________________________________________________________ Naresh Kumar …..Appellant Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent ________________________________________________________ Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________________ For the Appellant: Appellant in person. For the Respondents: Mr. Pranay Pratap Singh, Additional Advocate General. G.S. Sandhawalia , Chief Justice (Oral) The present appellant seeks direction for protection on account of having a traffic challan and the learned Single Judge has been more than benevolent to grant the hearing by virtual method and his personal presence was directed not to be insisted. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2. We are of the considered opinion that the present appeal is totally misconceived for the relief which is sought. 3. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed with costs of Rs.25,000/-. In case the same is not deposited, the same will be recovered by coercive method by the District Magistrate, Hamirpur. 4. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice. January 02, 2026 (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) (hemlata) Judge.