AJAY MAKEN vs ADESH KUMAR GUPTA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of an election petition challenging the election of Ajay Maken under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically Sections 81, 82, and 86. The Court held that the election petition was liable to be dismissed for non-compliance with Section 81(3) and for failing to include a necessary party as per Section 82. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's dismissal of the interlocutory application was overturned.