DR.DAS RAO DESHMUKH vs KAMAL KISHORE NANASAHEBKADAM & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision declaring the election of Dr. Das Rao Deshmukh null and void under Section 123(3) and Section 123(3A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, due to corrupt practices involving communal campaigning. The Court emphasized that the findings of corrupt practices have serious implications for the appellant, necessitating a decision on the merits despite the subsequent general elections. The High Court's award of costs against the appellant was also affirmed.