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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls

    The Supreme Court asked whether the NOTA option has truly improved the “quality” of elected leaders, observing that it cannot fill a seat even if it gets maximum votes. The Court is hearing a plea seeking NOTA in uncontested elections and has listed the matter for March 17.

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    “Politics Over Logic?” CJI BR Gavai Stands Firm on Creamy Layer for SCs, Defends Constitutional Equality
    “Politics Over Logic?” CJI BR Gavai Stands Firm on Creamy Layer for SCs, Defends Constitutional Equality
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    A Vote Against All, Yet For Democracy: CJI BR Gavai Highlights Power of NOTA in India

    Chief Justice of India BR Gavai underscores the significance of the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option, calling it a vital tool for voters to express dissent. He stresses that NOTA strengthens democracy by giving citizens a “meaningful choice and the ability to express dissent.”

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