2026:HHC:22838 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.8399 of 2026 Decided on: 17.06.2026. ________________________________________________________ Rakesh Chanchal & Others ...Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondents & Others Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting?. For the petitioners: Mr. Nand Lal Thakur, Mr. Ajay Sipahiya, Mr. Udit Shaurya Kaushik and Mr. Ankit Chandel, Advocates. For the respondents: Mr. Ramakant Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1 & 3- State. Mr. Surender Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.2- State Election Commission. Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge [Oral] Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, as per instructions imparted to him, the present petition has been rendered infructuous in view of subsequent events. 2. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2026:HHC:22838 - 2 - Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge (Ranjan Sharma) Judge June 17, 2026 [Shivender]