MANUBHAI, NANDLAL AMERSEY vs POPATIAL MANILAL JOSHI & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in allowing an amendment to the election petition under Section 86(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which introduced particulars of corrupt practice not previously alleged. The Court emphasized that election petitions must set forth full particulars of corrupt practices to provide clarity and enable proper understanding. The appellant's election was upheld as the amendment was deemed improper, leading to the conclusion that the corrupt practice was not sufficiently established.