Prem Paul v. the State of Hp and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Prem Paul v. State of H.P. & another, CWP No. 13870 of 2025, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, decided 28.8.2025 by Justice Satyen Vaidya (oral). Petition disposed of on the basis of counsel's submission that the case is covered by the Coordinate Bench judgment in Mohit Sharma & another v. State of H.P., CWP No. 1638 of 2024 (decided 29.11.2024); respondent No. 2 directed to decide the petitioner's pending representation (Annexure P-2) within eight weeks in light of that judgment, with like benefits to be extended if the petitioner is found similarly situated; miscellaneous applications disposed of. No impugned order adjudicated on merits; no statute construed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No. 2 to consider and decide the petitioner's case/representation within eight weeks in light of CWP No. 1638 of 2024 (Mohit Sharma & another vs. State of H.P. & others); if found similarly situated, petitioner to be granted the same benefits; pending miscellaneous applications, if any, disposed of.