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The Congress party Today (Oct 17) approached the Supreme Court challenging the Haryana Assembly Election results. During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressed strong disapproval of the plea. He questioned the Congress lawyers, asking if they were seeking to prevent the swearing-in of a duly elected government. The CJI sternly remarked, “You want me to stop the oath of an elected government? I’ll impose costs on you,” criticizing the basis of the plea.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking re-elections for 20 assembly seats in Haryana due to discrepancies in electronic voting machines (EVMs). The plea highlights issues like EVM battery levels, with some machines operating at 99% capacity while others were below 80%, raising concerns about electoral integrity.
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Preservation of each EVM’s data will cost Rs 40,000, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Delhi High Court Yesterday (Sept 4) during a hearing on a plea filed by AAP MLA Somnath Bharti challenging the election of BJP’s Bansuri Swaraj to the Lok Sabha earlier this year. When pointed out that with 1,490 such machines, the cost of preserving them would come to around Rs 6 crore, Bharti informed the court that he doesn’t “have that kind of money.”
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to BJP leader Rodmal Nagar and the Election Commission (EC) seeking their responses on a petition challenging Nagar’s election from the Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat. The petition was filed by Congress’ Digvijaya Singh, who lost to Nagar in his home constituency by a margin of 1.46 lakh votes.
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging the decision to reject tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. Justices found no reason to reconsider and emphasized the importance of trust in electronic voting, directing measures to enhance confidence in EVMs. The petitioner argued for more transparency and comprehensive tallying to ensure electoral integrity.
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Yesterday, On 16th July, Digvijaya Singh filed a petition challenging his BJP rival’s victory in the 2024 Rajgarh Lok Sabha elections, alleging EVM manipulation and election norm violations. He criticized the Election Commission and emphasized the importance of fair elections. The Congress aimed to win seats in Madhya Pradesh but did not succeed. Singh’s petition seeks cancellation of his rival’s election.
Taking selfies or videos in polling booths is illegal, ensuring voter privacy and preventing election interference. Technology in elections can improve accessibility but introduces cybersecurity risks. India’s laws safeguard voting privacy, prohibiting disclosure of voting choice and use of electronic devices in polling stations. Violations may result in legal consequences and disqualification as a voter.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed today a PIL petition from the Sikh Chamber of Commerce, citing an absence of a compelling case and reiterating their previous judgment on EVMs and VVPAT. Justices Khanna and Datta emphasized that polling officers cannot discern voters’ choices from VVPAT slips, addressing concerns about voter secrecy in Indian elections.
