KATTINOKKULA MURALI KRISHNA vs VEERAMALLA KOTESWARA RAO .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court affirming the Election Tribunal's order for a recount of votes in the election for Sarpanch under Section 233 of the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The Court established that the Election Tribunal correctly addressed the allegations of corrupt practices and irregularities in the counting process. The holding confirmed the validity of the recount process and the declaration of the appellant as elected, emphasizing the importance of fair electoral practices.