M. CHINNASAMY vs K.C. PALANISAMY .

The Supreme Court examined 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, particularly in cases where the margin of victory is narrow. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the election process was conducted fairly and no substantial irregularities were proven.