SC asks EC to examine plea on disclosing booth-wise voter turnout data; petitioners to make representation before Chief Election Commissioner.
Read Full ArticleSC directs EC not to delete or reload EVM data during verification, seeks affidavit on SOP compliance following ADR’s plea over EVM-VVPAT guidelines.
SC dismisses plea to reintroduce paper ballots, stating India need not follow other countries; petitioner claimed EVM tampering threatens democracy.
SC dismisses review petition against 100% cross verification of EVM-VVPAT counts, citing increased counting time, potential human errors, and lack of supporting evidence.
SC declines to entertain YSRCP's plea on EC's postal ballots circular, ruling it lacked merit, a day before vote counting in Andhra Pradesh.
SC bars YSRCP MLA from counting area after viral video of EVM smashing; criticizes Andhra HC's interim protection. Incident in Macherla on May 13.
SC declines plea to upload voter turnout data during ongoing polls, citing the need to avoid interruptions and uphold electoral integrity, pending further examination.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court to review its April 26 verdict on EVM VVPAT verification, challenging the decision that dismissed a demand for 100% vote cross-verification.
SC to hear plea on May 17 by ADR for immediate release of detailed voter turnout data after each polling phase.
Supreme Court of India reaffirms reliability of EVMs, dismissing misinformation and confirming accuracy in elections.
SC rejects 100% VVPAT verification pleas, advises evidence-based criticism of EVMs to enhance trust in electoral processes.
Supreme Court says it cannot control elections or be an authority over the Election Commission, deferring a judgement on 100% VVPAT counts.
Supreme Court asks EC for clarifications on EVM components and VVPAT verification, aiming to enhance electoral transparency.
Supreme Court reserves order on plea for 100% VVPAT counts, emphasizes maintaining sanctity of electoral process amidst PILs. EC to allay apprehensions.
SC questions EVM process, debates ballot paper return and 100% VVPAT count verification, citing past issues.
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