Ram Prasad Sarma vs Mani Kumar Subba & Ors

The case concerns an election petition filed under Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, challenging the election of the respondent in the Tezpur Parliamentary Constituency. The appellant alleged large-scale rigging and booth capturing, asserting that the respondent employed corrupt practices to secure victory. The respondent subsequently moved an application under Section 86 of the Act seeking the dismissal of the petition.