V. NARAYANASWAMY vs C.P. THIRUNAVUKKARASU

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's election petition under Section 100(1)(b) and (d) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, confirming the Madras High Court's ruling that the petition was not maintainable as per Section 83(1) of the Act and Order 6 Rule 16 and Order 7 Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court established that allegations of corrupt practices must be substantiated with clear evidence, and mere assertions without proof do not suffice to challenge an election. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the election of the respondent to the Rajya Sabha.