VATAL NAGARAJ vs R. DAYANAND SAGAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the appellant's election under Section 123(6) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, due to excessive election expenditure and corrupt practices. The Court clarified that while minor variances in evidence are permissible if they do not prejudice the opposing party, the integrity of the election process must be maintained. However, the Court reversed the High Court's declaration of the first respondent as elected, emphasizing the need for a proper electoral process and the presumption in favor of the poll verdict.