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august 2004

Supreme Court of India · 2004-08-13

Mahadeorao Sukaji Shivankar vs Ramaratan Bapu And Ors

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2004 SC 585
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Mahadeorao Sukaji Shivankar
Respondent
Ramaratan Bapu And Ors
Author
THAKKE
Bench
G.P. Mathur, C.K. Thakker

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the High Court's order in an election petition under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court held that the High Court erred in allowing the application for furnishing particulars of corrupt practices without serving notice to the appellant, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that proper procedure must be followed in election petitions, particularly regarding the disclosure of material facts and the right to contest allegations, ultimately setting aside the High Court's order.

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