MOHD. AKBAR vs ASHOK SAHU .

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural aspects of Election Petition No. 4 of 2014, filed by the appellant challenging the election of the first respondent under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court emphasized the importance of adherence to procedural rules, particularly Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in determining the maintainability of election petitions. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's dismissal of the interlocutory applications filed by the respondents, reinforcing the principle that procedural irregularities must not undermine the integrity of electoral processes.