Markio Tado vs Takam Sorang

The Supreme Court upheld the Gauhati High Court's decision declaring the election of the appellant from the 20-Tali (ST) constituency void under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically citing Section 100(1)(d)(iv) regarding corrupt practices such as booth capturing. The Court emphasized that the integrity of the electoral process must be maintained and that the evidence presented demonstrated significant electoral malpractice. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the election of the respondent No. 1.