CWP/16596/2024 on 31 December 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.16596 of 2024 Date of decision: 31.12.2024 Shubhendu Bhardwaj & Ors. ...Petitioners. Versus State of H.P. & Ors.

...Respondents.

Coram:

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Vishal Verma & Mr. Abhishek Dulta, Advocates. For the respondents : Ms. Leena Guleria, Deputy Advocate

General,

for respondents No.1 & 2-State. : Mr. S.S. Rathore, Advocate, for respondents No.3 & 4. : Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Atharv Sharma,

Advocates,

for respondents No.28 to 182. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge This writ petition has been filed for grant of following substantive relief(s):- “A. Issue an appropriate writ, order, or direction directing the respondents to quashed set the DPC held on 07.12.2024 (Annexure P-4) in the interest of justice and fair play. B. Issue an appropriate writ, order, or direction directing the respondents to Hold the DPC strictly in accordance with the rule of "Merit-cum-seniority" as prescribed in the existing R & P rules i.e. The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank employees (Terms of employment and working conditions) Rules 1980) Annexure P/3, in the interest of justice and fair play.” 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 30/10/2026 19:26:25 :::CIS

2. After arguing for considerable period, learned counsel for the petitioners sought permission to withdraw the writ petition, as there is no cause of action available to the petitioners. Prayer is accepted. The petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua 31th December, 2024 Judge (Pardeep) High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 30/10/2026 19:26:25 :::CIS