HARI RAM vs HIRA SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in allowing the inspection of marked electoral rolls and counterfoils under Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, and Section 165 of the Evidence Act. The Court emphasized that such inspections should only be permitted when a strong case is made out, as they could compromise the secrecy of the electoral process. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reinforcing the sanctity of electoral documents.