Balwant Singh v. State Election Commission and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Balwant Singh v. State of H.P & others; CWP No. 7827 of 2026; High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla; decided 19.05.2026 by Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua; rejection of nomination papers; Gram Panchayat Samoor Kalan Ward No.4 District Una; Ward Member panchayat election; disqualification on ground of father's encroachment upon government land; affidavit Annexure P-6; withdrawal of writ petition with liberty to seek remedy under H.P. Panchayati Raj Act; petition dismissed as withdrawn.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition and to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with the H.P. Panchayati Raj Act at an appropriate stage for redressal of his grievance; petition dismissed as withdrawn; pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stood disposed of. ¶17