Channi, who won the Jalandhar seat in the June 4 results, was represented in court by advocate Nikhil Ghai. (PTI)The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of former Punjab CM and Congress member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi from the Jalandhar (SC) Lok Sabha seat.The petition, filed by Jalandhar-based social activist Gaurav Luthra, had accused Channi of indulging in corrupt practices, underreporting election expenses, and concealing material information in his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission.However, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma on Thursday dismissed the case after Luthra’s counsel repeatedly failed to appear in court.Channi, who won the Jalandhar seat in the June 4 results, was represented in court by advocate Nikhil Ghai.Also Read | Congress MP Channi again questions Centre’s narrative on terror attacks; BJP says he’s undermining soldiers’ sacrificesIn his plea, Luthra alleged that Channi concealed key details in his Form 26 affidavit, including actual election expenditure.He claimed that a lavish round-the-clock langar at a local guest house, multiple roadshows, the hiring of singers, and a large number of public meetings were not properly accounted for in the expense register.The petitioner also alleged that local media, including news portals and TV channels, gave disproportionate coverage to Channi, amounting to paid news that was not reflected in his poll spending.Story continues below this adLuthra had sought that Channi’s election be declared void under Section 100 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Charanjit Singh Channipunjab haryana court