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Supreme Court, Electoral Rolls and Democratic Accountability Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency & Accountability, Representation of People’s Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked intense debate regarding voting rights, judicial oversight, and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). …
Read MoreSupreme 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 MoreUnderstanding ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls Why in the News? The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls has revived debates on the meaning of ‘ordinarily resident’ under Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, crucial for voter registration and inclusion in electoral rolls. This process, which includes both annual …
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 …
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