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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No. 7057 of 2026
Decided on: 08.05.2026 Kamla Devi
…….Petitioner
Versus
The State of Himachal Pradesh and another … Respondents
Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Y.K. Thakur, Advocate.
For the respondents : Mr. Pushpender Jaswal,
Advocate General for respondents –
State.
Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral)
Notice. Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
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By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has inter alia prayed for the following reliefs:-
“a) A writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction may kindly be issued, directing the respondents to treat the petitioner as entitled to superannuation at the age of 60 years and, consequently, to permit her to continue in service till 31.07.2028 instead of 31.07.2026, in terms of the law laid down by this Hon'ble Court in CWP No. 2274 of 2021, Satya Devi V/s State of H.P.”
1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?
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In light of the fact that the issue raised by the petitioner in this petition is pending adjudication before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, as agreed, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that the parties shall abide by the final judgment passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Satya Devi’s case. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly.
(Ajay Mohan Goel)
Judge May 08, 2026 (narender)