The High Court dismissed the writ petition in default because no person appeared for the petitioner despite repeated calls. Any pending miscellaneous applications were also disposed of accordingly.
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2026:HHC:40094-DB
IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No. 291/2017 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. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Counsel for respondent No.1. Mr. Neeraj Sharma and Mr. |
Panel Ishaan |
| Kashyap, Advocates, |
for | |
| respondents No. 2 to 6. |
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
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ petition should be dismissed in default when the petitioner remains unrepresented despite repeated calls.
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala
Union of India
Ajay Mohan Goel
Yogesh Jaswal
As recorded by the court registry
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