Supreme Court of India
State of Himachal Pradesh and Ors. v. Surinder Singh Banolta
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We are of the opinion that the Division Bench of the High Court was correct in its view.
Judgment, page 9
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Election laws: Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994-ss. 122, 163, 175- Disqualification of elected candidate on the ground that he was declared encroacher-Election set aside by Deputy Commissioner-Held, election cannot be set aside except by an order of Authorized officer-Constitution of India. 1950-Article 2430. Interpretation of statutes: Literal interpretation giving rise to an anomaly or absurdity-Held, Same be avoided. Statute found to be obscure-Same be interpreted having regard to the constitutional scheme-In such situation, doctrine of purposive construction be applied. Statute
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