Overview

• Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice and allowed KY Nanjegowda to continue as MLA during the appeal.
• The Election Commission must recount votes for the Malur constituency and file the tally in a sealed cover with no public disclosure without the Court’s consent.
• The Karnataka High Court’s September 16 order had voided Nanjegowda’s 2023 victory and directed a fresh declaration after a recount.
• The High Court drew an adverse inference over missing counting-room video and considered allegations of irregularities raised by BJP’s K.S. Manjunath Gowda.
• The 2023 contest was decided by 248 votes, and the case is listed next for hearing on November 24.