IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8051/2026 Decided on: 20.05.2026 Desh Raj …Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Vinay Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 5. Mr. Surender Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.6. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. The petitioner is aggrieved by the acceptance of the nomination paper of respondent No.7 for the office of Block Development Council, Tanchar, Tehsil Dharampur, District Mandi, H.P. 2. After arguing the matter for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the instant petition as the petitioner intends to avail appropriate remedy as may be available 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 to him, in law, keeping in view the provisions of H.P. Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 read with H.P. Panchayati Raj (Election) Rules, 1994, at an appropriate stage. 3. Granting permission as sought for, the instant petition to stand disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 20th May, 2026(rohit)