KALYA SINGH vs GENDA LAL AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the appellant engaged in corrupt practices under Section 123(1)(A)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court clarified that mere payment of gratification to a third party can constitute indirect inducement to voters if it influences their voting behavior. The judgment emphasized that the connection between the payment and the voter's decision must be established, and if the inducement is free from the influence of the gratification, it does not amount to bribery. The election of the appellant was declared void based on these findings.