(ii) No new case has been introduced by way of the replication. Though, by way of rebuttal of paragraphs 1(i) to (x) and paragraphs 14, 18.1 and 18.2 of the written statement, which introduced new facts, explanatory facts, by way of clarification / amplification of earlier pleading, have been pleaded, which is permissible in law. These include: (a) details of bank accounts; (b) details of tax demands/liability; and (c) ownership of vehicle, which are referred to in the original petition. The replication only seeks to rebut the explanation offered in the written statement in respect of those accounts, demands and the vehicle. Analysis 8. Having taken note of the rival submissions, before we proceed to weigh the rival submissions in respect of the correctness of the impugned order, it would be useful to consider the following issue: Whether during the course of the proceeding of an election petition, preferred under the provisions of the 1951 Civil Appeal No. ____ of 2024 Page 8 of