ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA THR. SECY vs ASHOK KUMAR .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's interim order staying the Election Commission's notification regarding the counting of votes under Rule 59A of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 was improper. The Court emphasized that the Election Commission has the authority to ensure free and fair elections and that its decisions should not be interfered with during the election process. The Court allowed the appeals filed by the Election Commission, thereby reinstating the notification for counting votes as per the original directive.