SHRENIK JHAVERI vs M/S.SHIRAZ COLOUR LAB.PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Election Commission regarding the allotment of the election symbol to respondent No.1, stating that the Commission acted within its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution and Rule 10(5) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The Court found that the appellant was treated as an independent candidate due to the lack of clarity on official candidacy from the Janata Dal. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's ruling that the election result was not materially affected by the alleged non-compliance with the rules.