IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 4156 of 2026 Decided on: 31.03.2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Divya Gulpa …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and Ors .....Respondents -----------------------------------------------o--------------------------------------

Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal tDua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Balwant Thakur, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Mr. Y.P.S.Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1 and 5.

Mr. L.S. Mehta, Advocate, for respondent No.2.

Ms. Kanta Devi, Advocate, for respondents No.3 and 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge H Notice. Mr. Y.P.S.Dhaulta, learned Additional Advocate General, Mr. L.S. Mehta and Ms. Kanta Devi, learned counsel, appear and waive service of notice on behalf of the respective respondents.

1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.

2. In view of the grievances, documents appended alongwith the writ petition and nature of order being passed hereinafter, reply of the writ petition is not required