RABALI SINGH & ORS. vs SHAYAMLAL & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the non-mentioning of ward names in nomination papers for municipal elections does not constitute a defect of substantial character under Rule 13 of the Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1961. The Court emphasized that the Returning Officer had no difficulty in identifying the wards based on their numbers, and thus the High Court's decision to set aside the election was unjustified. The Court reinstated the elected candidates, affirming that minor technicalities should not invalidate the election process.