PRADIP BURAGOHAIN vs PRANATI PHUKAN

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of election petition No.5 of 2006 under Section 116A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, which challenged the election of Smt. Pranati Phukan on grounds of corrupt practices. The Court found that the allegations of bribery and inducement made by the appellant were not substantiated with sufficient evidence to warrant overturning the election results. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.