New Delhi [India], April 26
: The Supreme Court has issued a strong warning against 'undue' suspicion around Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs), stressing on the vital importance of maintaining voter confidence and participation in the electoral process. Has been given. Rejecting the plea seeking 100 per cent verification of VVPAT slips and confirming the reliability of EVMs, it stressed the need to exercise caution while doubting the integrity of the electoral machinery, considering the imperative of trust in electoral processes for the preservation of a strong democracy. Role highlighted. The Court expressed concern over the adverse effects of persistent and unsubstantiated challenges to the electoral process. The court said such suspicions, even when evidence is lacking, can undermine citizens' confidence and reduce voting percentage. Creating mistrust can have the opposite effect.This may reduce citizen participation and confidence in elections, which is essential for a healthy and strong democracy. “Baseless challenges may actually reveal assumptions and biases, whereas this Court, as the arbiter and adjudicator of disputes and challenges, must adjudicate on the facts based on evidence and data,” the Court said in its decision. The judgment underlines the imperative for stakeholders to avoid baseless allegations that undermine the foundation of electoral trust, thereby protecting the integrity and vitality of democratic processes, the apex court said on Friday. All petitions demanding 100 per cent verification of votes with vote verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips were rejected.A bench of Justices Sanjeev Khan and Dipankar also rejected his prayer to return to the paper ballot voting system. The top court gave two directions: First, after the symbol loading process is completed, there should be a Symbol Loading Unit (SLU). Must be sealed in container and stored for a minimum period of 45 days, second, the burnt memory in the microcontroller EVM will be examined by a team of engineers after the declaration of results on the request of the candidates, and Such request will be made for verification.Must be submitted within seven days of declaration of result
: The Supreme Court has issued a strong warning against 'undue' suspicion around Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs), stressing on the vital importance of maintaining voter confidence and participation in the electoral process. Has been given. Rejecting the plea seeking 100 per cent verification of VVPAT slips and confirming the reliability of EVMs, it stressed the need to exercise caution while doubting the integrity of the electoral machinery, considering the imperative of trust in electoral processes for the preservation of a strong democracy. Role highlighted. The Court expressed concern over the adverse effects of persistent and unsubstantiated challenges to the electoral process. The court said such suspicions, even when evidence is lacking, can undermine citizens' confidence and reduce voting percentage. Creating mistrust can have the opposite effect.This may reduce citizen participation and confidence in elections, which is essential for a healthy and strong democracy. “Baseless challenges may actually reveal assumptions and biases, whereas this Court, as the arbiter and adjudicator of disputes and challenges, must adjudicate on the facts based on evidence and data,” the Court said in its decision. The judgment underlines the imperative for stakeholders to avoid baseless allegations that undermine the foundation of electoral trust, thereby protecting the integrity and vitality of democratic processes, the apex court said on Friday. All petitions demanding 100 per cent verification of votes with vote verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips were rejected.A bench of Justices Sanjeev Khan and Dipankar also rejected his prayer to return to the paper ballot voting system. The top court gave two directions: First, after the symbol loading process is completed, there should be a Symbol Loading Unit (SLU). Must be sealed in container and stored for a minimum period of 45 days, second, the burnt memory in the microcontroller EVM will be examined by a team of engineers after the declaration of results on the request of the candidates, and Such request will be made for verification.Must be submitted within seven days of declaration of result
