Election officials are considered necessary parties in an election petition if the dispute centers on discrepancies in official data provided by them, as their presence is essential for the court to resolve the conflict and reach a just decision.

Order

Reserved on :: 03/07/2026

Pronounced on :: 28/07/2026

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1. Jyoti Basu and Ors. Vs. Debi Ghosal and Ors. (1982) 1 SCC 691

2. B. Sundara Rami Reddy Vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. 1991 Supp (2) SCC 624

3. Michael B. Fernandes Vs. C.K. Jaffer Shariff and Ors. (2002) 3 SCC 521

4. Shrilal Janva Vs. Udai Ram Dhakad AIR 1981 Raj 251

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1. Udit Narain Singh Malpaharia Vs. Additional Member, Board of Revenue, Bihar 676 SCR (1963) Supp.

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