AHAJI C. H. MOHAMMAD KOYA vs T. K. S. M. A. MUTHUKOYA

The Supreme Court addressed allegations of corrupt practices under Section 123(3A) of the Representation of People Act, 1951, concerning the appellant's role as Chief Editor of 'Chandrika', which allegedly promoted communal voting. The Court held that the presumption under Section 7 of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 applies, establishing that the editor is responsible for the publication's content. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision that had maintained the petitioner's claims against the appellant.