IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8022 of 2026 Decided on: 20.05.2026 Mani Raj Singh Rathore …….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 : Ms. Aafreen Kaushal, Advocate vice Mr. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, Additional Advocate General with Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, learned Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that the representation made by the petitioner, appended with the writ petition as Annexure P-3, shall be decided by the competent Authority, in light of the averments made therein within a period of 12 weeks from today, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 20, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?