TUKARAM S.DIGHOLE vs MANIKRAO SHIVAJI KOKATE

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the election petition under Section 116-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which challenged the election of the respondent on grounds of communal appeals and non-compliance with procedural requirements. The Court found that the appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence, including the necessary VHS cassette and transcripts, as required under Section 86 of the Act. Consequently, the Court affirmed the election results, ruling that the election was valid and the petition was not maintainable.