Mohd. Akbar vs Ashok Sahu & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the delay in the disposal of an election petition under Section 86(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, emphasizing the necessity for timely adjudication of election disputes. The Court held that the High Court's failure to dispose of the election petition within the stipulated time frame constituted a violation of statutory mandates, thereby necessitating intervention. The Court directed the High Court to expedite the proceedings and ensure a prompt resolution of the election petition.