A. YOUNUS KUNJU vs R.S. UNNI & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an election petition challenging the election of the respondent under Section 123(4) of the Representation of People Act, 1951, affirming that the standard of proof for allegations of corrupt practices is beyond reasonable doubt, akin to criminal cases. The Court found that the High Court correctly assessed the evidence and determined that the allegations of corrupt practices were not substantiated. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that the burden of proof lies with the petitioner in election disputes.