SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Pranesh M.K. against a High Court order mandating a recount of votes from the 2021 MLC election. The legal challenge was initiated by his rival, Congress candidate A.V. Gayathri Shanthe Gowda, following a narrow six-vote victory margin.
Why it matters
This ruling upholds the judicial process regarding electoral integrity and sets a precedent for resolving disputes in closely contested legislative elections.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 16) dismissed an appeal by Pranesh M.K., Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, challenging a High Court of Karnataka direction for a recount of votes polled in the 2021 Council election.
Mr. Pranesh was elected as MLC by a narrow victory margin of six votes.
The appeal was heard by a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, part of the Bench along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, pronounced the verdict.
The High Court order of January 29 last year was based on a petition filed by Mr. Pranesh’s rival and Congress candidate A.V. Gayathri Shanthe Gowda.
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