N. HORANGSE versus M. TSUBONGSE

N. HORANGSE versus M. TSUBONGSE

Evidence did not satisfactorily prove distribution of waist coats as inducement for votes. Gifts were made according to custom before the election process started. Appellant's election cannot be set aside for corrupt practice on this ground.

Parties
Appellant: N. Horangse; Respondent: M. Tsubongse
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
13 March 1985
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal Against Gauhati High Court Judgment in Election Petition No. 3 of 1983
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Corrupt Practice, Burden of Proof, Appreciation of Evidence, Representation of People Act
Election Law Corrupt Practice Burden of Proof Appreciation of Evidence Representation of People Act

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Parties

N. Horangse

Appellant

M. Tsubongse

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal Against Gauhati High Court Judgment in Election Petition No. 3 of 1983

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether presentation of red waist coats to Gaon Burahs and Barik of Lirise village amounted to corrupt practice under Section 123(1) of the Representation of People Act, 1951
  2. 2 Whether display of a banner with the caption 'Do not sell Nagaland to India' falls under Section 123(3A)
  3. 3 Whether exceeding the election expenditure limit amounted to corrupt practice under Section 123(6)

Ratio Decidendi

Evidence did not satisfactorily prove distribution of waist coats as inducement for votes. Gifts were made according to custom before the election process started. Appellant's election cannot be set aside for corrupt practice on this ground.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment of Gauhati High Court setting aside appellant's election reversed
  • Appellant's election restored