1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.2913 of 2026 Decided on: 13.03.2026 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Santosh Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Atharv Sharma, Proxy counsel vice Mr. Aditya Chauhan, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General for respondents No. 1 to 4 & 6. Ms. Sunita Sharma, Senior Advocate, Mr. Abhishke Rana & Mr. Mohit Sankhyan, Advocates vice Mr. Dhananjay Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.5. Mr. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Panel Counsel for respondent No.9. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he is under instructions to withdraw this writ petition. Petition is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua March 13, 2026 Judge yogesh 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.