The Supreme Court held that the requirement to file an affidavit under the proviso to Section 83(1)(c) of Representation of People Act is not mandatory. "It is sufficient if there is substantial compliance. As the defect is curable, an opportunity may be granted to file the necessary affidavit", the bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha observed.In this case, the Appellant is the...