KARTAR SINGH BHADANA vs HARI SINGH NALWA .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's election was valid despite the High Court's ruling that he 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 supply of goods or execution of works as per the provisions of Section 9-A. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's decision and upheld the appellant's election.