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Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court asserts impossibility of EVM pre-programming, upholding its integrity and rejecting return to paper ballots. source:slideserve About the Control and Security Measures: Election officials have complete control over the polling process, ensuring its integrity and transparency. After the “CLOSE” button is pressed on the EVM control unit, no further voting …
Read MoreSource: GS-II : Governance, Constitution, Polity. Why in the news? Supreme Court’s decision on EVM paper trail verification sparks debate, reaffirms trust in electoral process. source:micoope Introduction: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India regarding the verification of paper trails in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked discussions and debates. This editorial aims …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court addresses EVM transparency concerns, emphasises microcontrollers’ impartiality, and queries Election Commission on machine functioning and security. source:toi Understanding Supreme Court Observations: The Supreme Court referred to microcontrollers in EVMs as “agnostic”, stating they do not recognize political parties or candidates, only the buttons pressed by voters. Justice Sanjiv …
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