R.M. SESHADRI vs G. VASANTHA PAI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the appellant's election was invalid due to the employment of cars for voter conveyance, violating Section 123(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court found that sufficient particulars were provided in the election petition regarding the corrupt practice, and the trial judge was empowered to summon witnesses and examine documents under Order XVI Rule 14 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's declaration of the respondent as elected.