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Electoral Rolls in Bihar: Gaps and Disenfranchisement
Electoral Rolls in Bihar: Hidden Gaps and Disenfranchisement Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judgements & Cases , Judiciary ,Representation of People’s Act ,Parliament GS Paper – 3 IT & Computers , Cyber Security Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) claimed that 98.2% documents for Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of …
Read MoreSC Urges EC for Inclusion in Bihar Electoral Revision
SC 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 MoreUnderstanding ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls
Understanding ‘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 EC Powers: 1977 Ruling Update
Supreme 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 MoreStaggered Polls Not Immutable: Ex-CJI Chandrachud
STAGGERED POLLS NOT AN IMMUTABLE FEATURE: FORMER CJI CHANDRACHUD Constitutional Debate on Simultaneous Elections Former CJI’s view: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud submitted a written opinion to the Parliamentary Joint Committee of the Lok Sabha reviewing the Simultaneous Elections Bill, which is currently under legal scrutiny. Constitutional perspective: He stated that free and fair elections are a …
Read MoreElection Commission Resolves EPIC Number Duplication Issue
Election 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 MoreEC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services
EC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 existing election-related apps. This initiative aims to streamline services for voters, officials, political parties, and civil society stakeholders. Key Features and Purpose of ECINET: …
Read MoreENSURING VOTER ANONYMITY: THE TOTALISER PROPOSAL
Syllabus: GS 2: Transparency and Accountability Elections Focus: The debate over implementing totalisers in Indian elections has reignited due to concerns over voter anonymity and electoral transparency. Advocates stress its role in preventing voter intimidation, while challenges include technological integration and political opposition. Source: UGI Representative’s Controversy Recent Incident: Devesh Chandra Thakur, Janata Dal …
Read MoreIS IT TIME FOR PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION?
Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Constitution: Features, Amendments and Significant Provisions. Structure, Organization and Functioning. Why in the News? The recent Lok Sabha election results have sparked discussions on the efficacy of the First Past the Post (FPTP) system in India. This has led to renewed interest in exploring Proportional Representation (PR) and Mixed Member Proportional …
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