Biometric Voting Push: Supreme Court Seeks Reply from Election Commission of India on Facial Recognition for Voters

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking biometric and facial recognition verification before voting. The Court said the proposal needs legal changes and review before future elections, not immediate implementation.

‘Citizenship Can’t Be Decided Overnight’: Supreme Court Questions Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Warns Against Mass Exclusions

The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR’s challenge to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns over transparency, Aadhaar use, and voter deletions. Senior advocates warned that shifting the burden of proving citizenship to voters threatens the constitutional right to vote.

Destitute To The Extreme: Supreme Court Gives Centre Final Chance To Frame SOPs For Homeless Mentally Ill

The Supreme Court termed homeless persons with mental illnesses as “extremely destitute” and “most vulnerable,” granting the Centre a final chance to frame SOPs for rehabilitation. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the PIL to February 9 hearing.