Today, On 13th December, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL regarding voting rights for expatriate citizens, stating it lacked jurisdiction to compel Parliament. Petitioner Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam highlighted a stalled Election Commission proposal from 2020. The court permitted him to withdraw the petition, suggesting alternative forums for the issue.
The Supreme Court criticized the Returning Officer for the Chandigarh mayoral election, directing a recount of eight disputed ballots with ‘X’ marks. The officer’s actions were deemed undemocratic and he was ordered to be prosecuted. The court expressed concern over the election process and mandated the preservation of election records. This could potentially change the election outcome.
