The petitioner's counsel stated that the petitioner failed to provide instructions despite repeated efforts. The court dismissed the writ petition for want of prosecution and disposed of pending miscellaneous applications.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No.157 of 2017
Decided on: 19th September, 2026
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pushpa Devi …..Petitioner
Versus
State of H.P. and others .....Respondents
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Coram
Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua
Whether approved for reporting?1
For the Petitioner: Ms. Kalaunta Devi, Advocate vice Mr. Sanjeev K. Suri, Advocate.
For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 5-State.
Mr. Kapil Sharma and Mr. Shivanshu, Advocates vice Mr. Vijender Katoch, Advocate, for respondent No.6.
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Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge
The matter was lastly listed on 22.08.2026,
when it was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the petitioner. Today, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that despite her repeated endeavours, the petitioner has not imparted her any instructions.
1 Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.
2
Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed for
want of prosecution. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 19, 2026 Judge Mukesh
Pushpa Devi
State of H.P. and others
Jyotsna Rewal Dua
As recorded by the court registry
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