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Supreme Court Slams ECI Over Lost 2023 Sringeri Poll Counting Video
Public Lokpal
October 15, 2026
Supreme Court Slams ECI Over Lost 2023 Sringeri Poll Counting Video
The Supreme Court has delivered a sharp reprimand to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for failing to trace the original video recording of the 2023 vote-counting process for the Sringeri Assembly constituency in Karnataka.
Hearing an appeal stemming from a contentious legal battle where BJP's D.N. Jeevaraj was declared the winner over Congress leader T.D. Rajegowda following a recount, the bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva made its displeasure clear.
When the ECI reported it could not locate the footage, the apex court outright rejected the explanation, stating that the poll body cannot simply lose crucial records.
Warning that an adverse inference would be drawn against the commission if records are not produced, the court demanded accountability for election integrity.
The matter is set for its next hearing on February 15, 2027.
