Today(on 20th April), Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to BJP leader Harsh Mahajan in response to a petition filed by Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi challenging the Rajya Sabha elections. This comes after Singhvi contested the “draw of lots” method used to determine the outcome of the elections, resulting in Mahajan’s victory. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on May 23, 2024.
Six former MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are considering withdrawing their plea challenging their disqualification by the Supreme Court. They aim to participate in upcoming by-elections, as their disqualification stemmed from defying a party directive during a crucial Assembly vote. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for their appeal on May 6.
Today (12th March):On March 18 (Monday), the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the plea of six rebel Himachal Pradesh Congress leaders contesting the decision of the Assembly Speaker to disqualify them as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
The decision, made by the Assembly Speaker under the anti-defection law, has sparked significant implications. The court proceedings are expected to address the constitutional crisis that arose from cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha election.