Patel Ahmed Mohammad vs Balwant Singh Rajput

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of Election Application Nos. 2, 3, and 6 of 2017, which sought to dismiss Election Petition No. 1 of 2017 challenging the appellant's election to the Rajya Sabha on grounds of corrupt practices under Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court found that the election petition was filed within the limitation period and that the appellant's applications for dismissal based on procedural non-compliance were without merit. The judgment reinforces the importance of adhering to electoral laws and the procedural requirements set forth in the Act and the Gujarat High Court Rules.