P.H.PAUL MANOJ PANDIAN vs P.VELDURAI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming that the respondent's election was valid under the Representation of People Act, 1951, specifically Sections 80 to 84 and 100(1)(a). The Court found that the respondent had effectively terminated his contracts with the Government prior to filing his nomination papers, thus not disqualifying him from contesting the election. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the election results in favor of the respondent.