CWP/19710/2026 on 2 November 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No. 19710 of 2026

Decided on: 02.11.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shani Kumar

…..Petitioner

Versus State of H.P. and Ors

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

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Arush Matlotia, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge

Notice. Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents .

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Petitioner’s case is that he has preferred a representation dated 08.09.2026 seeking employment on compassionate grounds stating therein that he had previously also represented for the same relief, but his case has not been considered and decided.

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3. Taking into consideration the limited grievance of the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2 / competent authority to consider and decide the petitioner’s case for employment on compassionate grounds / representation dated 08.09.2026, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks. The decision so arrived at shall also be communicated to the petitioner.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua November 2, 2026

Judge R.Atal

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