2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 2358

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

( 2026:HHC:15374-DB )

LPA No. 159 of 2016.

Reserved on 18.04.2026

Pronounced on: 08.05.2026

Uploaded on: 08.05.2026

Harmesh Chand and others .....Appellants.

Versus

State of H.P. and others …..Respondents.

Coram:

The Hon'ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice.

The Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.C. Negi, Judge.

Whether approved for reporting?

For the Appellants : Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Atharv Sharma, Advocate.

For the respondents: Mr. Rakesh Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General for respondents No. 1 & 5 to 7.

Mr. R.K. Gautam, Sr. Advocate with Ms. Radhika Gautam, Advocate for respondents No. 2 (a) to 2 (d), 3 and 4.