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Supreme Court Allows Aadhaar Use for Voter Verification Why in the News ? The Supreme Court clarified that Aadhaar is part of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and can be used by voters for electoral verification. However, questions remain on whether Aadhaar alone proves citizenship and eligibility for voting. This decision reflects ongoing …
Read MoreEC Clarifies No Separate Draft Roll Omission List Why in the News? The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that it is not legally required to prepare or share a separate list of names missing from draft electoral rolls, responding to a plea by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). EC’s Stand on Draft Electoral …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court and the Union government disagreed over judicial deliberation of direct uncontested elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the SC termed it an “interesting” issue linked to NOTA votes, the Centre called it an academic exercise not warranting court interference in the context of legislative amendments. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSC urges EC for inclusion in Bihar electoral revision Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to prioritize mass inclusion and accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid identity proofs in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, pushing back against EC’s concerns about forgery ahead of the draft publication …
Read MoreEROS EMPOWERED TO DECIDE VOTER INCLUSION WITHOUT DOCUMENTS: ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? Document controversy: A row has emerged in Bihar over valid documents for voter registration during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This situation highlights the need to keep it simple when it comes to electoral processes. EC clarification: The Election Commission’s 2023 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Revisits 1977 Ruling on EC Powers Why in the News ? During hearings on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court referred to a 1977 judgment that cautioned against unchecked powers of the Election Commission under Article 324, stressing legal and fair conduct. Background of the Case …
Read MoreEC Launches Real-Time Voter Turnout Reporting System Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a tech-driven system to provide real-time updates on voting turnout, aimed at ensuring transparency and reducing delays. This system, which includes the new VTR App and ECINET App, will be deployed ahead of the upcoming Bihar …
Read MoreUnderstanding President’s Rule and Its Legal Nuances Why in the News? In the latest world news today, a delegation of 10 Manipur MLAs urged the Governor to form a government after President’s Rule was imposed in February 2025 due to political instability. This situation raises questions about the use, misuse, and revocation of Article 356. …
Read MoreElection Commission Resolves EPIC Number Duplication Issue Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has resolved a major issue concerning duplicate EPIC numbers affecting voters across India. The issue, flagged by political parties like TMC and Congress, has now been addressed through fresh issuance of unique voter IDs. About Issue of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Election Commission (EC) seized a record ₹10,000 crore during the 2024 polls. Only 39 repolls were required in 2024, compared to 540 in 2019. High turnout in J&K and Valley; overall voter participation recorded at 64.2%, with 31.2 crore women voters. source:wordpress About Election Commission of India (ECI): Establishment: Autonomous constitutional …
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