QUAMARUL ISLAM vs S K KANTA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the election of Mr. Quamarul Islam under Section 116A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, due to established corrupt practices as defined in Sections 123(2), 123(3), 123(3A), and 123(4) of the Act. The Court found that the appellant had engaged in electoral misconduct by seeking votes on religious grounds and utilizing improper electoral practices. Consequently, the Court affirmed the unseating of the appellant and the validity of the election petition filed by the respondent.