RAHIM KHAN vs KHURSHID AHMED & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the election of the appellant under Sections 123(1) to (4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, due to established corrupt practices. The Court emphasized that election petitions must be based on clear and cogent evidence, and that the burden of proof lies heavily on the party alleging corrupt practices. The Court reiterated the need for strict proof in cases involving allegations of corruption, particularly when the evidence comes from partisans or unreliable sources.