Markio Tado vs Takam Sorang & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gauhati High Court allowing the production of records related to the election petition filed under Section 100 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Court emphasized the necessity of examining the EVMs and counterfoils to ascertain the validity of the election process and allegations of booth capturing. The Court held that such records are essential for a fair adjudication of the election dispute, thereby reinforcing the principle of transparency in electoral processes.