2026:HHC:8464 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.MMO No.1174 of 2024 Date of Decision: 23.03.2026 __________________________________________________________________________ Sawaran Singh ……...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and Others …....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Petitioner: Ms. Niraj Chandel, Advocate (through video conferencing). For the Respondents: Mr. Rajan Kahol & Mr. Vishal Panwar, Additional Advocates General, with Mr. Ravi Chauhan and Mr. Anish Banshtu, Deputy Advocates General, for State. Ms. Meera Devi, Advocate, for respondent No.2. ASI Chaman Lal, IO, PS Dharamshala, District Kangra, present in person along with record. _________________________________________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, J. (Oral) Respondent-State has filed status report and ASI Chaman Lal, IO, PS Dharamshala, District Kangra, has come present along with record. 2. Having perused status report, learned counsel representing the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the present petition, at this stage, with liberty to file afresh, at an appropriate stage, if required and desired. Ordered accordingly. March 23, 2026 (Sandeep Sharma), Rajeev Raturi Judge