The petitioner failed to appear despite repeated calls, and its counsel confirmed the brief had been withdrawn. The High Court dismissed the writ petition in default and disposed of any pending miscellaneous applications.
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2026:HHC:40093
IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 230/2018 Date of decision:19.09.2026
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala …..Petitioner Versus
Union of India and others …..Respondents Coram
The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Yogesh Jaswal, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1
For the Petitioner : None.
For the Respondents : Mr. Shyam Singh Chauhan, Central Government Standing Counsel for respondent No.1-UOI. Mr. Neeraj Sharma and Mr. Ishaan Kashyap, Advocates, for respondents No. 2 to 5.
Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral)
Mr. Ajay Vaidya, learned counsel, who is present in the
Court, submits that the petitioner has already taken away the brief from him.
2. Despite repeated calls, no one has put in appearance on behalf of petitioner. Hence, the petition is dismissed in default. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly.
(Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge
(Yogesh Jaswal) Judge 19th September, 2026.
( yogesh )
1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?Yes
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala
Union of India
others
Ajay Mohan Goel
Yogesh Jaswal
As recorded by the court registry
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