A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, will hear a plea seeking a policy for verifying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The petition, filed by former Haryana minister Karan Singh Dalal, calls for clear rules to check EVM components. It also asks for compliance with an earlier court order on the matter. The case aims to ensure transparency in the use of EVMs.
Today, 1st May, The Election Commission responded to the Supreme Court’s directive on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) units, detailing compliance plans. It updated procedures for managing Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) as per the mandate, requiring them to be sealed and stored alongside EVMs for 45 days post-election results. The response emphasizes the commitment to electoral integrity and technology standards.