JUMUNA PRASAD MUKHARIYA AND OTHERS. vs LACHHI RAM AND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court ruled that Sections 123(5) and 124(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, are not ultra vires Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The Court upheld the Election Tribunal's decision declaring the elections of the appellants void due to corrupt practices, specifically false statements made against the personal character of a candidate, which were found to be prejudicial. The judgment affirmed the Tribunal's findings, emphasizing the finality of its decisions unless there is a glaring error resulting in a miscarriage of justice.