Shimla, March 24:
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday directed parties to frame the legal questions involved in the high-profile case of Abhishek Manu Singhvi vs Harsh Mahajan, arising out of the controversial Rajya Sabha election defeat that shook Indian politics.
The court fixed April 2, 2025 as the next date of hearing. A single bench of Justice Ajay Mohan Goel ruled that once legal issues are framed, arguments on the maintainability of the petition and core issues will begin.
Appearing virtually, senior counsels P. Chidambaram and Prashanto Sen argued for Singhvi, while Neeraj Gupta and Vedant Ranta represented him in person. Maninder Singh, Senior Advocate, appeared for BJP’s Harsh Mahajan.
🔥 What’s the case?
The matter dates back to February 28, 2024, when Congress heavyweight Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, backed by the ruling party in Himachal, lost the Rajya Sabha seat in a dramatic election twist inside the Vidhan Sabha.
Despite Congress having the numbers, the poll ended in a tie—sending shockwaves across political corridors. In a rare move, Harsh Mahajan of BJP was declared the winner by toss, leaving Singhvi and the Congress red-faced.
⚖️ Singhvi’s Stand
Singhvi moved the High Court challenging the process, arguing there is “no statutory mechanism” to settle such a constitutional tie-breaker by toss in Rajya Sabha elections.
His petition pleads that the declaration of Mahajan as a winner via toss is “illegal, arbitrary, and unconstitutional”, and demands the result be quashed.
🚨 Why It Matters
The case has major legal and political implications—questioning the validity of deciding a Parliamentary seat by a toss, raising constitutional concerns never tested before.
If the court rules in Singhvi's favour, it could set a precedent for electoral laws, especially around tie-breaking mechanisms in high-stakes elections.
Stay tuned for April 2. This case is set to reopen political wounds and constitutional debates!
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