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november 1974

Supreme Court of India · 1974-11-21

ELVIN SANGMA vs PROJENGTON MOMIN & ANR.

Citation / case number
SC 1973/60282
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
ELVIN SANGMA
Respondent
PROJENGTON MOMIN & ANR.
Bench
ALAGIRISWAMI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the appellant's election under Section 123(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, due to the distribution of dummy ballot papers that misrepresented the election symbol of the 1st respondent. The Court found that the appellant was guilty of corrupt practices as the dummy ballot papers were distributed shortly before the election, which could prejudice the election outcome. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.

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