PUKHREM SHARATCHANDRA SINGH vs MAIREMBAM PRITHVIRAJ @ PRITHIBIRAJ SINGH

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 the need for timely resolution to prevent elected candidates from unduly benefiting from prolonged proceedings. The Court held that the High Court's failure to frame issues and proceed with the trial warranted intervention, as it undermined the electoral process. The appeal was allowed, directing the High Court to expedite the trial of the election petition.