IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No.4669 of 2019 Reserved on: 10.04.2026 Decided on: 27.04.2026 Karan Sharma & another ...Petitioners Versus State of HP & another ...Respondents Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge Whether approved for reporting? ¹ Yes For the petitioners: Ms. Reeta Hingmang, Advocate.

For the respondents: Mr. Rupinder Singh Thakur and Mr. Amandeep Sharma, Additional Advocates General, for respondent No.1.

Mr. Shivank Singh Panta, g Advocate, for respondent No.2.

Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge The petitioners by way of present petition have prayed for the following substantive reliefs:-

“(i) That the respondents may kindly be directed to declare the petitioners successful on the basis of the marks obtained by them in the written examination itself and grant them appointment as Asst. manager (FO) and (F&D) respectively being topper and second topper in the merit list of their respective categories after setting aside the complete process of interview held on 19.06.2014/11/05/2015 for the post of Asstt.

1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

Manager (FAB) and Assistant Manager (FO).

(ii) That the communication date