Sadhu Singh vs Darshan Singh & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Election Tribunal and the High Court to direct a recount of votes in an election for the post of Sarpanch, citing the need for transparency in the electoral process under the principles established in Gursewak Singh vs. Avtar Singh [(2006) 4 SCC 542]. The Court emphasized that a prima facie case must be established for recounting, and that irregularities in the counting process were adequately pleaded. The appeal against the recount order was dismissed, affirming the importance of ensuring that all valid votes are counted.