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The applicant's election petition was dismissed for failing to prove substantial non-compliance or bribery affecting the result.
• Election law – compliance with Parliamentary Elections Act – recounts and RO jurisdiction for mandatory recounts (50-vote margin).
• Election irregularities – early closure of polls and alleged disenfranchisement – burden to prove substantial effect.
• Electoral offences – bribery allegations require credible, corroborated evidence and proper pleading.
• Remedies – courts cautious to annul elections absent substantial, qualitatively significant departures from fair process.
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