In Brief
This case concerned a disputed election for the post of Mukhiya (village head) in Gram Panchayat Kansi, Bihar. Votes from one polling booth were counted but omitted from the initial result sheet, causing an incorrect candidate to be declared winner. After 2½ years of litigation through multiple forums, the Election Tribunal ordered a recount including the omitted votes. The Supreme Court held that the voter's will must prevail over administrative oversights. The Court ordered the Returning Officer to formally notify the correct result (showing the appellant had won by 8 votes) and administer the oath within one week, ending the protracted dispute."
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