JAGANNATH RAMCHANDRA NUNEKAR vs GENU GOVIND KADAM & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that there is no requirement under Section 33(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for a certified copy of the electoral roll to specify the dates of publication of the basic roll or supplements. The Court found that the Returning Officer acted improperly by rejecting the appellant's nomination paper based on outdated information, as the appellant had provided a valid certified copy of the electoral roll in force. The Court allowed the appeal, emphasizing the need for adherence to the statutory provisions without imposing additional requirements.