HARMOHINDER SINGH PRADHAN vs RANJEET SINGH TALWANDI .

The Supreme Court examined an appeal under Section 116A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, challenging the dismissal of an election petition on grounds of corrupt practices as defined in Section 123(3). The Court held that the allegations of using religious symbols and appeals by religious leaders to influence voting constituted corrupt practices under the Act. Consequently, the dismissal of the election petition was upheld, affirming the High Court's decision that no cause of action was disclosed.