Kartar Singh Bhadana vs Hari Singh Nalwa & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's election was improperly set aside by the High Court, which ruled that the appellant was disqualified under Section 9-A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 due to holding mining leases. The Court clarified that a mining lease does not constitute a contract for the execution of works undertaken by the government as per the precedents set in C.V.K. Rao Vs. Dentu Bhaskara Rao and Dewan Joynal Abedin Vs. Abdul Wazed. The Court reinstated the appellant's election, emphasizing the need for clear disqualification criteria under the Act.