JABAR SINGH vs GENDA LAL

The Supreme Court held that under Section 100(1)(d) of the Representation of the People Act, the scope of inquiry is limited to determining whether any votes were improperly cast for the returned candidate or improperly rejected for another candidate. The Court clarified that the onus is on the petitioner to prove allegations of improper voting, and Section 97 does not apply in such cases. The Tribunal's decision to declare the appellant's election void was upheld, as the inquiry confirmed that the respondent's votes were improperly accepted, leading to the conclusion that the appellant did not secure a majority.