The court observed that the petitioners failed to prefer a representation for redressal as required. Counsel agreed to allow representation within two weeks, with a decision in six weeks.
Pending applications disposed. Petitioners allowed to prefer representation within two weeks for a final order in six weeks.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA
CWP No. 15806 of 2026. Decided on : 15th September , 2026
| Monika & Ors. | Versus | ...Petitioners. |
|---|---|---|
| State of H.P. & Ors. | ....Respondents. | |
| Coram: |
Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioners: Mr. Bhanu Verma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, Assistant Advocate General.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge.
Notice. Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, learned Assistant Advocate
General appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.
State of Himachal Pradesh & others2 It is, however, seen from the record that the petitioners have not preferred any representation for the
redressal of their grievances raised in the writ petition.
1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?
2 CWP No. 3493 of 2025 decided on 10.08.2026.
2
submitted that the petitioners would be preferring a representation within
two weeks from today. In case such a representation is so made, the same shall be decided by the competent authority in accordance with law as well
as taking into consideration the above judgment within a period of six weeks thereafter. The order so passed shall also be communicated to the
petitioners. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua
Judge
15th September, 2026. (jai)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition succeeds without prior preference of representation.
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Mohinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & othersReferred¶9
Mohinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & others
Monika & Ors.
State of H.P. & Ors.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua
As recorded by the court registry
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