Overview
- The Supreme Court is assessing the procedures associated with the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to ensure electoral integrity.
- Petitions demand cross-verification of all votes cast via EVMs with VVPAT slips, highlighting concerns over voter verifiability.
- Allegations of extra votes recorded for BJP during a mock poll in Kerala lead to directed investigations by the Election Commission.
- Advocates argue for enhanced voter transparency, including extended visibility of VVPAT slips and separate audits for credibility.
- The court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments on the necessity and feasibility of 100% VVPAT cross-verification.