RAGHBIR SINGH vs SURJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of the appellant under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, affirming that the appellant was ineligible to contest elections due to prior convictions, including under Section 326 IPC. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the disqualification period should align with Section 8(1), stating that the law's provisions for disqualification are rational and serve a legitimate purpose. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to declare the election void.