BORGARAM DEURI vs PREMODHAR BORA

The Supreme Court addressed an election petition challenging the election of the first respondent under Section 123(3) and Section 123(3A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, alleging corrupt practices. The Court held that the appeals made by the respondent to refrain from voting for the petitioner based on his Scheduled Tribe status constituted corrupt practices aimed at promoting enmity among different classes of people. Consequently, the election result was set aside, and the matter was remanded for further proceedings.