PRADYUT BORDOLOI vs SWAPAN ROY

The Supreme Court examined the validity of an election under Section 116A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, where the Guwahati High Court declared the election of the appellant void. The Court held that the respondent was not holding an office of profit under Article 191 of the Constitution nor was he disqualified under Section 10 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Consequently, the rejection of the respondent's nomination was improper, leading to the conclusion that the election of the appellant was void.