In a new development on Tuesday, the Maharashtra Student Union (MASU) withdrew its petition that sought a stay on the Mumbai Senate election. The petition, which challenged the validity of the election process and called for a postponement, was addressed in a hearing held at the Supreme Court. 

On Monday, MASU approached the apex court, alleging irregularities in the voter registration process for the senate elections and demanding a probe. Despite the union’s plea, the court did not halt the election process, scheduling the hearing for Tuesday, the same day voting was set to take place.