RAM SUKH vs DINESH AGGARWAL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the election petition under Section 116A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, on grounds of non-compliance with mandatory requirements, specifically the lack of material facts and absence of a supporting affidavit. The Court emphasized that the election petitioner failed to substantiate claims of corrupt practices and procedural irregularities as required under Sections 80 and 100(1)(b) and (d) of the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the election of the first respondent.