RAM AWADESH SINGH vs SUMITRA DEVI & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 33(4) and 36(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a mis-description in a nomination paper regarding the electoral roll is not a material defect that invalidates the nomination. The Court found that the appellant was qualified to contest the election despite the Returning Officer's oversight in accepting the nomination paper. Consequently, the High Court's decision to set aside the election was reversed, and the appeal regarding corrupt practices was dismissed as the allegations were not substantiated by separate evidence.