IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No.4694 of 2019 Decided on: 15.07.2026 ____________________________________________________________ Rakesh Kumar ...Petitioner Versus Himachal Pradesh State Forest Corporation Ltd. and another ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: Mr. Virender Bali and Mr. Mahesh Pathania, Advocates. For the respondents: None. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj , Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not want to press the present petition at this stage. 2. In view of the above, the petition is dismissed as not pressed. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 15 th July , 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (Anurag) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No.4694 of 2019 Decided on: 15.07.2026 ____________________________________________________________ Rakesh Kumar ...Petitioner Versus Himachal Pradesh State Forest Corporation Ltd. and another ...Respondents _____________________________________________________________ Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the petitioner: Mr. Virender Bali and Mr. Mahesh Pathania, Advocates. For the respondents: None. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj , Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not want to press the present petition at this stage. 2. In view of the above, the petition is dismissed as not pressed. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 15 th July , 2026 ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) (Anurag) Judge 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?