IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8672 of 2011 Date of decision: 30.09.2011 Kundan Lal Sharma …. Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & ors. …. Respondents Coram : The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. Ajay Mohan Goel, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. AG and Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. AG. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J.(Oral): Petitioner submits that he is to superannuate on 31st December, 2011. According to the petitioner, even if the punishment as such is taken, that will not stand in the way of the petitioner being considered for promotion as Sub Inspector. It is pointed out that pursuant to direction, dated 11th August, 2011, issued by this Court in CWP No. 985 of 2011, a similarly situated person is being considered for promotion. In case the petitioner is similarly situated, as the petitioner, referred to in the above writ petition, the case of the petitioner also shall be considered for promotion. Needful in this regard shall be done within a period of one month from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition by the petitioner before the second respondent. 2 2. With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Authenticated copy to the petitioner. (Justice Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice (Justice V.K. Ahuja) September 30, 2011 Judge (BSS/pankaj)