ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA vs DR. MANMOHAN SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that the Election Commission's authority under Article 324 of the Constitution allows it to regulate the electoral process, including the verification of ordinary residence for voter registration under Rule 26 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The Court emphasized that the Election Commission must ensure that only eligible voters are registered, thereby upholding the integrity of the electoral rolls. The appeal by the Election Commission was allowed, affirming its decision to question the ordinary residence of the first respondent.