1 ( 2026:HHC:19329 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No. 447 of 2026 Decided on: 22.05.2026 ________________________________________________ Bundal & Ors. ....Petitioners Versus Ms. M. Sudha & Ors. …Respondents _ Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sushil Kukreja, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Mr. Amit Kumar Dhumal, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Raj Kumar Negi, Additional Advocate General. Sushil Kukreja, Judge (oral) Compliance affidavit has been filed, wherein, it has been stated that case of the petitioners has been considered on the analogy of judgment dated 29.11.2024, passed in Mohit Sharma’s case and on having found them similarly situated, the benefit of higher stage of pay of Rs. 41,300/- has been granted to them vide detailed speaking order dated 07.05.2026. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 ( 2026:HHC:19329 ) 2. Since judgment under reference stood duly complied with, therefore, no further orders are required to be passed in the present contempt petition and the matter is closed. 3. However, if the petitioners are still aggrieved, they are at liberty to avail appropriate remedy, as available to them under the law. 4. The petition is disposed of, so also pending application(s), if any. ( Sushil Kukreja ) 22nd May, 2026 Judge (raman)