BALWAN SINGH vs PRAKASH CHAND & OTHERS(Vice-Versa)

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the appellant committed corrupt practice under Section 123(5) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 by procuring a tractor and trolley for transporting voters to the polling station. The Court clarified that the term 'procuring' encompasses obtaining a vehicle even if it belongs to the appellant's wife, and that the High Court's amendment of the election petition was valid despite being made after the prescribed period. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the findings of the High Court.