Supreme Court of India

Subhash Desai v. Sharad J. Rao and Ors.

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Reported as [1994] 3 S.C.R. 271
Bench A.M. Ahmadi, M.M. Punchhi and N.P. Singh JJ.
Decided 31 March 1994

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Representation of the People Act, 1951-Sec. 83( !)-Scope, ambit and limits-Whether non-compliance of the provision entails dismissal of election petition under the R.P. Act or .P. . Sec. 123(3) & (3A)-Whether in conflict with Art. 25 of the Constitution of India- person acquires legal status as a candidate after filing the nomination- /legation of corrupt practice before the filing of nomina­ tion-Whether could be considered in an election petition. c Sec. 123(4), objects-Explained-Allegation of corrupt practices-Onus of proof on the person alleging such corrupt practices. Secs. 62(1), 23(3)

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