H. V. KAMATH vs CH. NITIRAJ SINGH

The Supreme Court dismissed the election petition against the respondent, holding that the actions cited did not constitute corrupt practices under Section 123 of the Representation of People Act, 1951. The Court found that the ordinance granting land revenue exemption was not a gift or promise of gratification as it was enacted by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, not the Congress Party. Additionally, the announcement of increased dearness allowances and the distribution of dummy ballots did not amount to corrupt practices as defined under the statute.