SC Places Sringeri Recount Result in Abeyance, Restores Congress Leader as MLA for Now

SC grants interim relief to Congress MLA in Sringeri recount case

New Delhi: In a major relief to Congress leader TD Rajegowda, who had recently lost his MLA position following a recount of postal ballots in the Sringeri Assembly constituency, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Karnataka High Court order directing recounting of votes and allowed him to continue as MLA until further hearing. The apex court issued notice to the Election Commission of India and adjourned the matter to May 21. With the interim…

SC places Sringeri recount result in abeyance, restores Congress leader as MLA for now

Supreme Court suspends recount result, allowing Congress leader T.D. Raje Gowda to continue as Sringeri MLA pending further hearings.

Supreme Court Stays Sringeri Recount Results Favouring BJP's DN Jeevaraja, Restores Congress' TD Rajegowada As MLA

The Court prima facie observed that the Returning Officer went beyond the High Court's direction.