The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that Aadhaar and voter ID cards cannot serve as conclusive proof of date of birth in job matters. Justice Jai Kumar Pillai said service records maintained from the start of employment are generally more reliable.
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress leader Pawan Khera over allegations of holding two voter IDs in Delhi. BJP’s Amit Malviya accused him of being a “vote chor,” sparking a fresh political clash.
Bihar Voter List Revision is progressing smoothly as the Election Commission of India reports, “Documents of Over 99% Electors Received.” The September 1 deadline marks the final submission for those who filled enumeration forms during the SIR process.
Bombay High Court ruled that documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID are only for identification and do not prove Indian citizenship, stressing the Citizenship Act as the main law on nationality.
Today, On 6th August, Supreme Court tells ECI to submit a detailed reply by August 10 on deletion of 65 lakh names from Bihar draft voter list, saying, “We will ensure every affected voter is heard and considered.”
Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.
The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Election Commission to advance with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighting the inclusion of Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card for verification. This decision addresses concerns from petitioners and emphasizes transparency, impacting future electoral processes across states.
The Supreme Court of India has suggested allowing Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards for verifying voters in Bihar’s electoral roll revision, a move welcomed by the Congress party as vital for democracy. The Election Commission will continue the process amid concerns about its timing, emphasizing the importance of multiple ID options.
