The Delhi High Court asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file an affidavit on the videography conducted and CCTV footage maintained with regard to EVMs and the guidelines being followed for preserving the video footage of the electoral process.
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.
A writ petition ought not to be entertained if the plea is based on the mere suspicion that a right could be infringed, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said Yesterday (April 26th). He was part of the apex court bench which rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT.
Justice Dipankar Datta Today (April 26th) emphasized democracy’s essence as building harmony and trust through open dialogue, transparency, and active participation. He supported the existing electoral system, advocating for a balanced perspective and evidence-based approaches to improvements. The Supreme Court’s verdict included directions for the Election Commission regarding EVM verification and sealing symbol loading units.
Supreme Court judge Dipankar Datta Today (April 26th) said there seems to be a concerted effort to discredit, diminish and weaken India’s progress on every possible frontier and any such attempt has to be “nipped in the bud”, while rejecting pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on the 100% verification of EVM-VVPAT tomorrow. This verdict holds significant implications for electoral transparency and could impact future elections in India. The ruling coincides with the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, involving 88 constituencies. The decision will be made at approximately 10:30 am.
Hours after the Supreme Court Today (April 24th) posed several questions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the operation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), Deputy Election Commissioner Nilesh Kumar Vyas presented clarifications before the apex court on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court Today (April 24th) directed an Election Commission official to appear before it to address concerns about electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The opposition has raised questions about EVM manipulation, but the Court rejected the idea of returning to paper ballots, emphasizing the importance of the electoral process in India.
Today(on 18th April), The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on petitions seeking cross-verification between EVM and VVPAT votes. The decision, presided over by a bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, addresses concerns about the reliability of the VVPAT system as an additional layer of verification in electronic voting processes.
