IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.6132 of 2026 Decided on: 27th April, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanjeev Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Sudhir Thakur, Senior Advocate with Mr. Karun Negi, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Rajat Choudhry, Assistant Advocate General, for respondents No.1 and 3. Mr. Surender Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive reliefs:- “i) To issue the Writ of certiorari or Writ of similar nature thereby quashing the order communicated vide letter dated 23.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) by the Deputy Commissioner Solan, rejecting the application of the petitioner for including his name in the electoral rolls of the Elections of Municipal Corporation Solan, and to allow the same application (Annexure P-3). 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 ii) To issue the Writ of mandamus or Writ of similar nature thereby issuing directions to the respondents’ authorities to include the name of the petitioner in the electoral rolls for the Elections of Municipal Corporation Solan in ward No.9.” 2. After arguing for a while and noticing the amendment carried out to Rule 26 of the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Election Rules, 2012, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner fairly seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua April 27, 2026 Judge Mukesh