The Delhi High Court asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file an affidavit on the videography conducted and CCTV footage maintained with regard to EVMs and the guidelines being followed for preserving the video footage of the electoral process.
Today, 1st May, The Election Commission responded to the Supreme Court’s directive on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) units, detailing compliance plans. It updated procedures for managing Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) as per the mandate, requiring them to be sealed and stored alongside EVMs for 45 days post-election results. The response emphasizes the commitment to electoral integrity and technology standards.
Hours after the Supreme Court Today (April 24th) posed several questions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the operation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), Deputy Election Commissioner Nilesh Kumar Vyas presented clarifications before the apex court on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court Today (April 24th) directed an Election Commission official to appear before it to address concerns about electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The opposition has raised questions about EVM manipulation, but the Court rejected the idea of returning to paper ballots, emphasizing the importance of the electoral process in India.
Today(on 24th April), the Supreme Court is expected to issue directions on petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of votes in EVMs with VVPAT slips for transparency. The VVPAT serves as an independent mechanism for voters to verify vote accuracy. The bench engaged in detailed discussions on EVM operations and expressed reservations about manual counting.
Today(on 18th April), The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on petitions seeking cross-verification between EVM and VVPAT votes. The decision, presided over by a bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, addresses concerns about the reliability of the VVPAT system as an additional layer of verification in electronic voting processes.
Today(on 18th April), The Madras High Court rejected a PIL urging ECI to match EVM votes with VVPAT slips, citing ongoing Supreme Court proceedings on the matter. The petitioner sought manual counting of VVPAT slips for the upcoming elections. The Court emphasized the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings as the appropriate forum to address the matter comprehensively.
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.