RAVINDER SINGH vs JANMEJA SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an election petition under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically Sections 123(1)(A)(b) and 123(4), due to the lack of sufficient averments regarding corrupt practices by the returned candidate. The Court found that the election petition failed to establish that the returned candidate or his agents published false statements regarding his character or conduct, which are necessary to substantiate claims under Section 123(4). Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.