Shimla, Aug. 14 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court has imposed a tight schedule for the next stages in Congress Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's election petition against BJP leader Harsh Mahajan, arising from the contentious February 27, 2024, Upper House polls from the state.

Justice Bipin Chandra Negi, hearing the matter on Thursday, directed that the crucial process of admission and denial of documents by both sides must be completed positively on August 26, 2025. The judge made it clear that "no unnecessary adjournment" would be entertained on this account.

Following this step, the respondent's counsel will have 15 days to file a list of witnesses along with the requisite process fee and diet money. The case will then be plac...