AJAY ARJUN SINGH vs SHARADENDU TIWARI

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of an election petition challenging the election of Ajay Arjun Singh under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically citing Sections 123(1), 123(6), and 77. The Court held that the election petition did not disclose a cause of action as required under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, thereby affirming the High Court's dismissal of the petition. The Court emphasized the necessity of specificity in allegations of corrupt practices in election petitions, ultimately ruling in favor of the returned candidate.