Shimla, April 11 -- In a significant development in the ongoing Rajya Sabha election petition, BJP leader and member of Parliament Harsh Mahajan has secured a major legal relief, with the court dismissing an application filed by senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi seeking striking off witnesses.

Advocate Vikrant Thakur, representing Mahajan, informed that Singhvi had challenged the necessity of witness examination and cross-examination in the matter, arguing that the case did not require evidentiary proceedings.

Mahajan had won the Rajya Sabha elections on February 27, 2024 defeating Abhishek Manu Singhvi through a draw of lots after both candidates secured 34 votes each. Despite having a majority, Congress lost the seat. Subse...