H. H. RAJA HARINDER SINGH vs S.KARNAIL SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the election petition was filed within the time limit as per Section 10 of the General Clauses Act, since the last day for filing was a Sunday followed by a public holiday. The Court found that the appellant's employment of staff for election purposes violated Rule 118 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as the tribunal established that some employees exceeded the statutory limit and their salaries were not declared as election expenses. The Court upheld the tribunal's decision to set aside the appellant's election due to major corrupt practices under Section 123(7) of the Act.