1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8979 of 2026 Decided on: 04.06.2026 Parshant Singh …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P and others ..Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Abhishek Barowalia, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. L.N.Sharma, Additional Advocate General, Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Rajat Choudhry, Assistant Advocate General, for respondents No. 1 & 2. Mr. Surinder Kumar Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner’s case is that respondent No.5 has been declared as elected candidate for the seat of Pardhan, Gram Panchyat, Dainkwal, Tehsil Indora, District Kangra, H.P. in the recent elections held for State Panchayati Raj institutions. According to the petitioner, respondent No.4 was disqualified for contesting the elections as her family members had encroached upon the government land. The petitioner in essence, seeks to declare election of respondent No.4 as null and void. Petitioner’s prayer cannot 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 be entertained in this writ petition in view of efficacious statutory remedy available to the petitioner under the provisions (Sections 162 & 175) of H.P. Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. It is for the petitioner to seek remedy as may be available to him in accordance with the provisions of H.P. Panchayati Raj Act for the redressal of his grievance. Accordingly, instant petition is dismissed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua June 04, 2026 Judge yogesh