2026:HHC:5989 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 5300 of 2023 Decided on : 06.03.2026 Raj Kumar Shandil …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. Prem P. Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General, Advocate, for respondents No.1 & 2. Mr. Devender K. Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) By way of this petition, the petitioner has assailed impugned transfer order dated 31.07.2023, Annexure P-1, in terms whereof, the petitioner was transferred from GSSS Dangar, District Bilaspur to GSSS Jamni, District Mandi. 2. A perusal of the record demonstrates that in light of the fact that the petitioner had just about completed his normal 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:5989 tenure when the transfer order was passed, no stay was granted against the said transfer order. Thus the transfer order has been given effect to. 3. Though learned counsel for the petitioner by referring to the order passed by this Court on 18.10.2023, submitted that the transfer order is per se bad in the eyes of law. 4. This Court is of considered view that in light of the fact that transfer order was dated 31.07.2023 and much water has flown down the river since then, more so, in light of the fact that no stay was granted in favour of the petitioner, this petition has lost its efficacy and accordingly dismissed. However, closure of this petition should not be construed as this Court has made any observation with regard to the legitimacy of the transfer order. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 06, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)