Sr. No. 169 Supp. List-II HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT JAMMU WP(C) No. 221/2026 CM No. 531/2026 Vikas Sarmal …. Petitioner/Appellant(s) Through:- None. V/s UT of J&K and others …..Respondent(s) Through:- Ms. Priyanka Bhat, Advocate vice Mrs. Monika Kohli, Sr. AAG. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE WASIM SADIQ NARGAL, JUDGE ORDER 10.02.2026 Record reveals that there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on the last date of hearing, i.e., 07.02.2026. Today also, there is no appearance on behalf of the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is no longer interested in pursuing the present writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition, along with connected application, is dismissed in default of appearance and for non prosecution. Interim direction, if any, shall also stand vacated. (Wasim Sadiq Nargal) Judge Jammu: 10.02.2026 Michal Sharma/PS