2026:HHC:15816 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.8765 of 2024 Decided on: 11.05.2026 Rakesh Kumar … 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: Mr. Aryansh Thakur, Advocate, vice Mr. Vikas Rathore, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) When this case was taken up for consideration, learned Additional Advocate General informs the Court on the basis of instructions received from Director, Women and Child Development, to the Government of Himachal Pradesh that the petitioner, namely, Shri Rakesh Kumar, son of late Shri Prem Chand has passed away on 10.12.2024. Alongwith instructions, Death Certificate is also appended. 2. In light of this development, this petition is disposed of as abated. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 11, 2026 (Rishi) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?