TIRATH SINGH vs BACHITTAR SINGH AND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 83 of the Representation of the People Act, if a respondent in an election petition does not request particulars regarding vague allegations, they cannot later claim dismissal for non-compliance. The Court clarified that Section 99(1)(a) does not obligate the Tribunal to issue notices to parties already involved in the petition for disqualification recommendations. The judgment overruled Kesho Ram v. Hazura Singh, establishing that the Tribunal's jurisdiction under Section 99(1)(a) is advisory, and aggrieved parties can approach the Election Commission under Section 144.