M. Chinnasamy vs K.C. Palanisamy & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of election tribunals under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically regarding the inspection of ballot papers and recounting of votes. The Court held that an election tribunal must exercise its discretion judiciously when considering requests for recounts, emphasizing that the mere closeness of the election results does not automatically warrant a recount. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the election process was conducted fairly and no irregularities were proven.