Yendapalli Srinivasulu Reddy vs. Vemireddy Pattabhirami Reddy & Ors. (SC)

Representation of People Act, 1951–Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 6, Rule 17–Amendment in election petition–Allowed–Pleadings sought to be taken by way of amendment to indicate that the nomination form was not to be accepted for yet another reason, that is, for noncompliance of the statutory requirements–Election was challenged on the ground of improper acceptance of nomination paper and improper acceptance of invalid votes–Respondent no. 1 had never taken the ground of corrupt practice–It cannot be said that the character of election petition will be changed–Interference declined.