LALSAI KHUNTE vs NIRMAL SINHA .

The Supreme Court addressed the disqualification of a candidate under Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act, 1951, holding that a conviction under Section 420 and Section 468 IPC, which was subsequently stayed, does not negate the requirement to disclose such conviction in the nomination affidavit. The Court found that the appellant misled the returning officer by concealing his conviction, thus validating the election petition that sought to set aside his election. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to partially allow the election petition.