SURINDER SINGH vs HARDIAL SINGH AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the standards for proving corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically Sections 123 and 116A. It held that allegations of corrupt practices can be established on the basis of preponderance of probabilities, akin to civil litigation, rather than the higher standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt required in criminal cases. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision declaring the appellant's election void due to corrupt practices of undue influence and bribery, as defined under Sections 123(1)(A) and 123(2).