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PURNENDU SINGH
Madhu Devi – Appellant
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Bihar State Election Commission – Respondent
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Purnendu Singh, J. – Heard Mr. P. K. Verma, learned senior counsel along with Mr. Sanjay Kumar Ghosarvey, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr. Ravi Ranjan, learned counsel for the State Election Commission and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, learned counsel along with Mr. Shivjee Singh, learned counsel and Mr. Mukesh Kumar, learned counsel for the respondent no. 2.
2. The writ application has been filed assailing the order dated 12.01.2023 passed in Election Suit No. 01/2022 by the learned Munsif-II Saran at Chapra, whereby all the Electronic Voting Machines (“EVMs” for short) used in the elections of Mukhiya Gram Panchayat Baligaun under Parsa block in Saran district held on 12.12.2021 and the result prepared after counting have been summoned for production/inspection under under Order XVI, Rule 14 C.P.C.
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3. Brief facts of the case are that the election for the post of Mukhiya in Panchayat Election 2020-21 of Gram Panchayat Raj Baligaon, Block - Parsa, District – Saran, was held on 12.12.12021. The petitioner and Respondent No. 2, were contesting candidates out of total 5 contesting cand
The election petition must contain specific grounds and a summary of circumstances justifying the questioning of the election result, complying with the provisions of the Act and rules.
A recount can only be ordered when specific allegations of counting irregularities are proven with supporting evidence, prioritizing electoral integrity over secrecy.
Election recounts must adhere to procedural rules; evidence requirements are essential, and judicial review emphasizes strict adherence to pleadings.
The secrecy of the ballot is sacrosanct, and a recount of votes should only be ordered based on specific and proven allegations, following the prescribed procedure.
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