SARNAM SINGH versus SMT. PUSHPA DEVI & ORS.

SARNAM SINGH versus SMT. PUSHPA DEVI & ORS.

The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proof required to show the election result was materially affected by the improper acceptance of respondent No. 8's nomination; speculative possibilities do not attain the level of proof, especially with a large margin of votes and numerous candidates.

Parties
Appellant: Sarnam Singh; Respondent: Smt. Pushpa Devi
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 October 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Improper Acceptance of Nomination, Material Effect on Election Result, Office of Profit
Election Law Improper Acceptance of Nomination Material Effect on Election Result Office of Profit

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Parties

Sarnam Singh

Appellant

Smt. Pushpa Devi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the election result was materially affected by the wrongful acceptance of respondent No. 8's nomination
  2. 2 Whether respondent No. 8 held an office of profit under the State Government

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proof required to show the election result was materially affected by the improper acceptance of respondent No. 8's nomination; speculative possibilities do not attain the level of proof, especially with a large margin of votes and numerous candidates.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs