U.C.RAMAN vs P.T.A.RAHIM .

The Supreme Court examined whether the first respondent held an 'office of profit' under the Government of India, which would disqualify him from contesting elections as per Article 191(1)(a) of the Constitution and Sections 116A and 116B of the Representation of People Act, 1951. The Court upheld the High Court's finding that the position of Chairperson of the State Haj Committee constituted an office of profit, thus validating the appellant's objection to the first respondent's nomination. Consequently, the election of the first respondent was set aside, reinforcing the principle that holding an office of profit disqualifies a candidate from election.