MAHENDER PRATAP vs KRISHAN PAL .

The appellant challenged the High Court's decision regarding an election petition seeking a recount of votes for a Legislative Assembly seat. The primary legal issue was whether irregularities in counting sheets, such as missing signatures of supervisors and over-writings, warranted a recount under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The appellant specifically alleged non-compliance with Rules 63 and 56A of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.