In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
The INDIA Bloc plans to approach the Supreme Court, alleging manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Maharashtra’s recent assembly elections, causing significant concerns among opposition parties. As Delhi’s assembly elections approach, they strategize to ensure electoral fairness while facing losses attributed to EVM favoritism towards the ruling BJP-led coalition.
Today, On 24th May, The Supreme Court criticized the Election Commission over delays and inaccuracies in its Voter Turnout App, comparing the situation to the idiom “Aa Bail Mujhe Maar,” suggesting inviting trouble unnecessarily. The court emphasized the need for transparency and caution in adopting high-stakes technological solutions in electoral processes.