BASANAGOUDA vs S.B. AMARKHED .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 87 and Section 100(1)(b) & (d) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, allegations of corrupt practices such as booth capturing must be specifically pleaded with material particulars. The Court found that the High Court erred in allowing the production of documents without a factual foundation in the election petition. The appeal was partly allowed, emphasizing the need for clear pleadings before summoning election materials, as mere allegations without details cannot justify such actions.