` 175 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Ajay Sood State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Ms. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. Contention is that in terms of the statutory scheme, election to the post of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor is required to be conducted in a composite manner. 2. While entertaining the writ petition, we called upon the learned State counsel to obtain instructions in the matter. 3. Learned counsel representing the State of Punjab points out that the elections have already been held to the post of Senior Deputy Ma Mayor on 06.07.2026 and 11.07.2026, respectively. 4. Since the election process has already been completed, in such circumstances, we do not find any justification to proceed with the hearing of the matter. The writ petition is accordingl entitled to assail such election, would be at liberty to proceed in accordance with law. 5. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. 16.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? 2. Whether reportable? IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL Date of Decision: Vs. State of Punjab and others HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Ms. Sanjeev Kumar Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) Contention is that in terms of the statutory scheme, election to the post of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor is required to be conducted in a composite manner. While entertaining the writ petition, we called upon the learned State counsel to obtain instructions in the matter. Learned counsel representing the State of Punjab points out that the elections have already been held to the post of Senior Deputy Ma Mayor on 06.07.2026 and 11.07.2026, respectively. Since the election process has already been completed, in such circumstances, we do not find any justification to proceed with the hearing of the matter. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. However, any person being entitled to assail such election, would be at liberty to proceed in accordance with All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA AC 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : 2. Whether reportable? : IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH PIL-165-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab. (Oral) Contention is that in terms of the statutory scheme, election to the post of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor is required to be While entertaining the writ petition, we called upon the learned State Learned counsel representing the State of Punjab points out that the elections have already been held to the post of Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor on 06.07.2026 and 11.07.2026, respectively. Since the election process has already been completed, in such circumstances, we do not find any justification to proceed with the hearing of the y dismissed. However, any person being entitled to assail such election, would be at liberty to proceed in accordance with All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Contention is that in terms of the statutory scheme, election to the post of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor is required to be While entertaining the writ petition, we called upon the learned State Learned counsel representing the State of Punjab points out that the yor and Deputy Since the election process has already been completed, in such circumstances, we do not find any justification to proceed with the hearing of the y dismissed. However, any person being entitled to assail such election, would be at liberty to proceed in accordance with RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.17 12:55 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.