Chandrika Prasad Yadav vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of election tribunals regarding the recounting of votes, specifically referencing the overruling of the precedent set in Ram Rati v. Saroj Devi [(1997) 6 SCC 66] by Sohan Lal v. Babu Gandhi [(2003) 1 SCC 108]. The Court held that an election tribunal has the authority to direct recounting of votes if it deems necessary, emphasizing the importance of majority rule in a democracy. The Court ultimately allowed the appeal, reinstating the election tribunal's order for recounting.