Supreme Court of India

Harish Chandra Bajpai v. Triloki Singh

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Reported as [1957] 1 S.C.R. 370
Bench Natwarlal Harilal Bhagwati J.
Decided 21 December 1956

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What the Court ordered

We hold that the Tribunal has power in appropriate cases to direct amendment of the petition under.

Judgment, page 21

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Election Dispute-Petition grounded on corrupt practices­ 'Matter', if of_ wider import than 'particulars'-'Trial', meaning of-'Procedure', if includeJ 'powers'-Amendment, if and when permissible-Power of 'lection Tribunal-Person, when can be sai'd to be employed for purposes of election-Contract of service and contract for services-Di"sti'nction-Representation of the People Act (XL!// of 1951), ss. 81, 83, els. (1), (2) & (3), 90(2), 92, 123 els. (7) & (8)-Code of Civil Procedure (Act V of 1908), 0. VJ, r. 17. The rcspon<lent filed a petition under s. 81 of the Represen~ tation of the People

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