Ajay Kumar Poeia vs Shyam And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an election petition challenging the election of respondent No. 1 on the grounds of caste eligibility under Section 81(3) of the Representation of People Act, 1951. The Court found that the appellant failed to provide sufficient material facts to substantiate the claim that respondent No. 1 was not a member of the Scheduled Caste. Consequently, the appeal under Section 116A of the Act was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.