Overview

• The single-judge bench of Justice R. Devdas declared K.Y. Nanjegowda’s 2023 victory invalid after noting counting irregularities.
• The court ordered a recount to be completed within four weeks with the outcome to be announced.
• The district election officer must secure the counting-room video from the 2023 assembly count.
• The order is stayed for 30 days to let Nanjegowda approach the Supreme Court, and the seat will fall vacant if there is no intervention.
• The case stems from a petition by BJP candidate K.S. Manjunath Gowda, who lost by 248 votes in a Congress stronghold.