LAKSHMI RAMAN ACHARYA vs CHANDAN SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an election petition challenging the election of the first respondent on grounds of corrupt practices under Sections 123(2), (3), and (3A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court emphasized that allegations in election disputes must be proven beyond reasonable doubt and that vague denials do not constitute admissions. The Court found that the evidence presented was insufficient and unreliable, affirming the High Court's findings and the principle that oral evidence must be corroborated by reliable documentation.