INDER LAL vs LAL SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the statements made by Respondent 1 regarding Respondent 2's character, alleging bribery for votes, constituted corrupt practice under Section 123(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court clarified that such allegations relate to personal character and involve moral turpitude, thus falling within the ambit of corrupt practices. Consequently, the election of Respondent 1 was declared invalid due to these corrupt practices.