Supreme Court Deliberates on VVPAT Verification, Directs Inquiry into Alleged Voting Discrepancies

The court emphasizes the need for electoral sanctity while examining the integrity of the VVPAT system and allegations of extra votes in a mock poll.

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.