Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision case, the Supreme Court told the Election Commission that people have a right to know and urged it to publish online the names of voters whose names were deleted from the rolls.
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court, during the hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, remarked that Bihar is the birthplace of democracy and also noted that the country’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, hailed from the state.
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision row, the Supreme Court asked the Election Commission, “What documents were taken in 2003 exercise?” The Court sought clarity on the basis of using the 2003 reference date for voter list revision. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday requested the Election Commission of India […]
Yogendra Yadav raised serious concerns over the deletion of 65 lakh names from the Bihar draft voter list, calling it a major threat to voter rights and alleging that the “real game begins now” with electoral manipulation.
An NGO has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in Bihar. It warned that due process flaws and tight deadlines may lead to lakhs of genuine voters being disenfranchised.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud told his views on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative to a Parliamentary committee Indian voters are not naive and rejected claims against simultaneous polls, stating staggered elections are not an immutable part of the Constitution or its original design.
Today, On 12th February, The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition by Justice SN Dhingra against election freebies. The court suggested that he approach the Supreme Court, as a similar case is already pending there. Justice Dhingra had challenged the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The decision directs the matter to the highest court for further consideration.
Today (18th April): The Supreme Court stressed the sanctity of the electoral process and urged the Election Commission of India to clarify measures ensuring free and fair polls. Senior advocates and officials addressed concerns about VVPAT slips, privacy, and proposed solutions to enhance transparency and credibility. The ECI reassured robust measures to prevent tampering and ensure integrity.
