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.
The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, questioning its legality and timing ahead of upcoming elections. Political analyst Yogendra Yadav considers this a victory for voter rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and inclusion of key documents for verification.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi stated that the ONOP Bill does not take away voting rights. During discussions, he addressed various concerns raised about the proposed law. Functionaries questioned him on its implications and the Constitution’s basic structure. Gogoi emphasized that the bill aligns with constitutional principles.
Today, On 31st January, The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission of India (EC) to preserve CCTV footage of polling activities as it was done previously. This decision came after the Court granted further time for a respondent to file an affidavit, while emphasizing the need for maintaining transparency. The Court’s order aims to ensure the integrity of the electoral process and address concerns over possible malpractices.
Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor accused in the Delhi riots case involving the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma, seeks interim bail from the Delhi High Court to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He requires this bail to file nomination papers and campaign effectively before the February elections.
