Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Overturns Haryana Sarpanch Election After Recount
A village election in Haryana had issues with the vote count.
Mohit Kumar claimed he should have won but Kuldeep Singh was initially declared the winner.
The Supreme Court checked the votes again.
After recounting all votes, Mohit Kumar had the most!
The court said he is now the leader.
However, the village can still make the final decision in court.
Supreme Court overturned Haryana Sarpanch election.
Mohit Kumar, the appellant, secured the most votes in a recount.
Election was held November 2, 2022, Kuldeep Singh initially declared winner.
Court ordered the Deputy Commissioner to declare Mohit Kumar elected.
Final decision remains subject to Election Tribunal's judgment.
- Who
- Mohit Kumar challenged Kuldeep Singh's election.
- What
- Supreme Court overturned Sarpanch election.
- When
- Election held November 2, 2022; recount ordered on July 31.
- Where
- Panipat, Haryana.
- Why
- Recount found Mohit Kumar had highest votes.
Initial Election Result
Recount Outcome
Vote Count
Initial Election Result
Kuldeep Singh declared winner.
Recount Outcome
Mohit Kumar had the highest votes in recount.
- Location
- Panipat, Haryana
- Election Type
- Sarpanch
- Appellant
- Mohit Kumar
- Respondent
- Kuldeep Singh
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Original Winner
- Kuldeep Singh
- Recount Result
- Mohit Kumar (1,051 votes)
