IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 7872/2026 Decided on: 19.05.2026 Hrithik Thakur …Petitioner Versus H.P. University & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Sanjeev Bhushan, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Sparsh Bhushan, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Devender K. Sharma, Advocate. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive relief: - “That an appropriate writ, order or directions may kindly be issued and the respondent University may kindly be directed to grant admission to the petitioner in Ph.D programmer (Commerce) on the basis of UGC NET test vide Annexure P-4 qualified by him in the interest of law and justice.” At this stage, learned Senior Advocate for the petitioner submitted that pleadings and material available in the writ petition are inadequate and the petition requires extensive amendments and, 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 therefore, prayed that the petitioner be permitted to withdraw the present writ petition with liberty to file afresh, in accordance with law. 2. Granting such permission, the petition to stand disposed of. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 19th May, 2026(rohit)