2026:JHHC:5347 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C) No.1157 of 2026 .... Roji Khatun, daughter of Najrul Ansari aged 20 years, having her place of resident at House No.47, Pakur, P.O. and P.S.Pakur, Dist.-Pakur, Jharkhand .… Petitioner Versus 1. The State Election Commission through the Chief Election Commissioner, officiating from her office at ‘Nirvachan Bhawan’ Judge Colony, Indrapuri Colony, P.O. Sukhdeonagar, P.S. GPO, Dist.-Ranchi, Jharkhand-834001 2. Returning Officer, Pakur, officiating from his office Collectorate Building, Pakur, P.O. and P.S. Pakur, Dist.-Pakur .... Respondents .... CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH KUMAR For the Petitioners : Mr. Parth Jalan, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr. Sumeet Gadodia, Adv. : Mrs. Shilpi Sandil Gadodia, Adv. : Mr. Prakhar Harit, Adv. .... 02/24.02.2026 1. It has been submitted that since election has already been over, hence, there is no surviving cause of action and as such the present writ petition has become infructuous. 2. In view of the above submission, the present writ petition stands dismissed as infructuous. (Rajesh Kumar, J.) 24.02.2026 Shahid/ Uploaded on 25.02.2026