Mehar Chand v. Hrtc and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Mehar Chand v. HRTC and others; CWP No.2866 of 2020; Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla; decided 11 May 2026; Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj (single judge, oral order); dismissal in default / dismissal for non-pursuance of litigation; counsel unable to contact petitioner; pending applications also disposed; writ petition under Article 226-type challenge not adjudicated on merits.
What did the court decide?
As learned counsel for the petitioner was unable to contact the petitioner and the petitioner appeared not interested in pursuing the litigation, the petition was dismissed in default along with pending applications, if any. ¶12