JAIDRATH SINGH vs JIVENDRA KUMAR

The Supreme Court examined the election process for the post of Adhyaksha of the Zila Parishad under the U.P. Zila Parishads (Election of Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha and Settlement of Election Disputes) Rules, 1963, framed under Section 237 of the Uttar Pradesh Kshettra Panchayats and Zila Panchayats Adhiniyam, 1961. The Court held that since no candidate secured the required quota of 16 votes, the drawing of lots to declare Jivendra elected was improper. The High Court's decision to declare a casual vacancy was upheld, emphasizing the necessity of meeting the quota for election validity.