CHARAN LAL SAHU & ANR. vs K.R. NARAYANAN & ANR.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the presidential election held under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, specifically addressing the nomination process outlined in Sections 5B and 5C. The Court held that a nomination paper must be accompanied by a certified copy of the electoral roll entry and that failure to comply with these requirements leads to rejection of the nomination. The petitioners' challenge to the election was dismissed, affirming the election of the respondent as valid under the Act.