IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 3368/2024 Decided on: 03.03.2026 Anju Devi …Petitioner Versus Deputy Commissioner Mandi & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Vikrant Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chaudhary, Assistant Advocate General, for the respondents/State. Ms. Seema Guleria, Advocate, for respondent No.4. Mr. Joginder Patyal, SDM Dharmapur, Mr. Sanjay Parashar Panchayat Inspector and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Panchayat Secretary, are present in person. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Record has been produced. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to the efflux of time and developments subsequent to the filing of the writ petition, the prayer made therein has been rendered infructuous. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of as 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 infructuous. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 3rd March, 2026(rohit)