BALDEV SINGH MANN vs SURJIT SINGH DHIMAN

The Supreme Court, in this appeal under Section 116A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, upheld the High Court's dismissal of the election petition filed by Baldev Singh Mann against Surjit Singh Dhiman. The appellant alleged corrupt practices under Section 123(7) of the Act, claiming that Dhiman received assistance from government officials during the election. The Court found no merit in the allegations and confirmed the election results, thereby affirming the respondent's victory.