Dalip Singh v. State of Hp and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
CWP Nos. 8749 of 2026, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, decided 01.06.2026 by Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Petitioner Dalip Singh had objected (11.05.2026) to respondent No.6's nomination for Pardhan, Gram Panchayat Dugana, alleging encroachment on government land; respondent No.5 nonetheless cleared the nomination. Court held the writ petition not entertainable — the proper remedy against improper acceptance of nomination (Section 175, H.P. Panchayati Raj Act) is an Election Petition under Section 162 of the Act; petition disposed of, no relief granted. Keywords: panchayat election; nomination acceptance; alternative remedy; election petition; Sections 175, 162; Gram Panchayat Dugana; Sirmour.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition cannot be entertained at this stage, as the remedy against improper acceptance of a nomination lies in preferring an Election Petition under Section 162 of the H.P. Panchayati Raj Act.