Pukhrem Sharatchandra Singh vs Mairembam Prithviraj @ Prithibiraj ...

The Supreme Court addressed the delay in the trial of an election petition under Section 86(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, emphasizing that such delays can undermine the integrity of the electoral process. The Court held that the respondent's actions, which included filing numerous miscellaneous applications and delaying responses, were obstructive and could not be tolerated. Consequently, the Court intervened to expedite the proceedings, highlighting the need for timely resolution of election disputes to uphold democratic principles.