The Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court that US court judgments cannot be blindly relied upon, questioning due process in recent American actions cited by petitioners. Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi argued that India’s constitutional framework on electoral roll revision cannot be compared with US practices while defending the SIR exercise.
Yogendra Yadav has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the ECI’s voter list revision in Bihar, claiming it is arbitrary and unjust. He argues it could disenfranchise millions, particularly marginalized groups, due to stringent document requirements. Yadav alleges this violates fundamental rights and requests immediate intervention to protect voters.
Mahua Moitra has challenged the Election Commission of India’s voter list revision in Bihar, labeling it unconstitutional. She argues it unfairly targets poorer voters and migrants, potentially disenfranchising many. Her petition emphasizes that new citizenship documentation requirements exceed legal limits, risking the exclusion of legitimate voters ahead of elections.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation challenging Section 53(2) of the Representation of People Act, which permits unopposed candidates to be elected without votes. Concerns about potential misuse by powerful candidates were raised. Suggestions were made for requiring minimum votes for such candidates to enhance democratic integrity.
