JIBONTARA GHATOWAR vs SARBANANDA SONOWAL .

The Supreme Court addressed an election petition challenging the election of the respondent No.1 under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The appellant sought a recount of votes, alleging improper rejection of ballots and irregularities during the counting process. The Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the recount application without adequate consideration of the allegations, thus allowing the appeal and ordering a recount of the disputed votes.