( 2026:HHC:27993 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5987 of 2026 Date of Decision:- 09.07.2026 Harcharan Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Others ....Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice, Bipin Chander Negi, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner : Ms. Ankita, Advocate, for Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: : Mr. Gobind Korla, Additional Advocate General, for respondent Nos.1 to 5-State. : Mr. Surender Kumar Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.6. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice (Oral). The petitioner challenges the reservation of the Shahpur Panchayat Chairperson post for the ST category. 2. Vide order dated 05.05.2026, we had noticed that he was an aspirant for the post of the Chairperson, and the election was still to be held, as he was contesting from Ward No. 1, Nagar Panchayat Shahpur. It is now pointed out and admitted that he has not won the election. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 3. In such circumstances, we are of the considered opinion that the writ petition has been rendered infructuous and is merely a futile academic exercise. 4. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of as having become infructuous. Pending miscellaneous application(s) if any, shall also stand disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 9th July, 2026 (Munish Thakur)