IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 7602/2026 Decided on: 15.05.2026 Vijender Singh …..Petitioner Versus State of H. P. & Ors. ......Respondents ………………………………………………………………………………… Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Arun Kumar, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Anup Ratta, Advocate General with Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1, 3 to 8. Mr. Surender Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.2. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Notice. Mr. L.N. Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General and Mr. Surender Sharma, learned counsel, accept notice on behalf of respondents No.1, 3 to 8 and 2, respectively. 2. This writ petition has been filed with the grievance that the respondents are not considering petitioner’s nomination for the post of President of Gram Panchayat Behna Jattan, Tehsil Jhandutta, District Bilaspur, H.P. 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 3. Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record an order dated 11.05.2026 passed by respondent No.8-the Assistant Returning Officer Behna, rejecting petitioner’s nomination. Taking note of above, the present petition is disposed of. It is for the petitioner to avail appropriate remedy, in accordance with law, for redressal of his surviving grievances, if any. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 15th May, 2026 (rohit)