Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on VVPAT-EVM Cross-Verification
The Supreme Court of India has concluded hearings on the petitions demanding a full tally of VVPAT slips with EVM votes, emphasizing the sanctity of the electoral process.
- The Supreme Court stated it is not the authority to control elections, rejecting comparisons with European countries that reverted to ballot systems.
- Justice remarks highlighted the challenge of maintaining the integrity of India's electoral process, noting the robustness of the current EVM system.
- Petitions by the Association for Democratic Reforms and others sought complete verification of votes to enhance transparency and voter confidence.
- The Election Commission defended the reliability of EVMs, asserting that they are tamper-proof but not immune to human error.
- A final verdict on the matter has been reserved, with no specific date for the decision announced.
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