CWP/19350/2026 on 2 November 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No. 19350/2026

Decided on: 02.11.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ramesh Kumar

…..Petitioner

Versus

State of H.P. and Anr.

.....Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Hemant Vaid, Advocate.

For the respondents: Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge

Notice. Ms. Seema Sharma, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 24.03.2025 (Annexures P-2), seeking applicability of Purshottam Dutt Vs. State of H.P. and Anr2. has not been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content in case the respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid

1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWPOA No. 4355/2019 decided on 29.07.2022 High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 03/11/2026 03:00:21 :::CIS

2 representation in accordance with law within a fixed-time schedule.

4. Having regard to the afore-submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner in accordance with law as well as taking into consideration the above judgment, within a period of six weeks from today. The decision so arrived at shall also be communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua

Judge

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