BASHIR M. PATEL vs SATYAWAN G.JAWKAR

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order under Section 86(5) of the Representation of the People Act, which required the petitioner to furnish specific particulars regarding alleged corrupt practices in the election petition. The Court emphasized that while the particulars were lacking, the High Court had the discretion to direct the petitioner to provide necessary details to substantiate the claims. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the election petition to proceed with the required particulars.