2026:HHC:17609 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 7746 of 2026 Decided on : 18.05.2026 Archana Devi …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Ms. Salochna Rana, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajpal Thakur, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-1) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within 12 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 18, 2026 (Shivank Thakur) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?