JANAK SINGH vs RAM DAS RAI .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the election petition filed by Janak Singh against the election of Ram Das Rai, citing non-compliance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court found that the allegations of miscounting of votes and manipulation by the returning officer were not substantiated by sufficient evidence. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the petitioner to establish the grounds for setting aside an election, which was not met in this case. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the election result.