DR. RAMESH YESHWANT PRABHOO vs SHRI PRABHAKAR KASHINATH KUNTE & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision declaring the election of Dr. Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo void under Section 100(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, due to corrupt practices as defined in Section 123(3) and (3A). The Court found that Bal Thackeray and his agent appealed for votes based on the religion of the returned candidate, promoting enmity and hatred among citizens. The Court confirmed the High Court's findings regarding the speeches made by Thackeray, which constituted corrupt practices, thus affirming the election petitioner's claims.