IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 7122 of 2026 Decided on: 08.05.2026 Ravi …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and othoers … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge.

Whether approved for reporting?1 Yes _____________________________________________________

For the petitioner : Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate.

For the respondoents : Mr. Pushpender Jaswal, Additional Advocate General.

Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral)

By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has inter alia prayed for the following relief:-

“(i) Issue a writ of Certiorari for quashing the impugned i suspension order dated 27.04.2026 (Annexure P-1).

ii) Issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in service with all consequential benefits.

iii) Direct the respondents representation dated 29.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) within a time-bound manner.

iv) Hold that the action of the respondents is arbitrary, discriminatory and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

v) Direct the respondents to initiaHte appropriate action against the erring officials responsi