PURNO AGITOK SANGMA vs PRANAB MUKHERJEE

The Supreme Court ruled on the eligibility of candidates for the Presidential election under Article 58 of the Constitution of India, specifically addressing the claim that the Respondent held an office of profit as Chairman of the Indian Statistical Institute. The Court upheld the Returning Officer's decision to accept the Respondent's nomination, finding that the resignation from the office was valid and timely, thus affirming the Respondent's eligibility. The election results declaring the Respondent as President were upheld, dismissing the Petitioner's challenge.