MAKHAN LAL BANGAL vs MANAS BHUNIA

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating an appeal under Section 116-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, found that the High Court's judgment setting aside the election of the appellant was flawed due to a significant lacuna. The Court emphasized the necessity to comply with Section 99 of the RPA, which mandates proper procedure in election petitions, and remanded the case for fresh consideration. The Court held that the allegations of corrupt practices under Section 100(1)(d)(ii) and Section 123 of the RPA required thorough examination, thus necessitating a reevaluation of the election petition.