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In a significant ruling amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court has dismissed pleas advocating for the absolute cross-verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). This decision comes as a pivotal moment in India’s democratic process, especially amid concerns raised by various opposition parties regarding the reliability of EVMs and potential manipulations within the electoral system.
The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, delivered the verdict, thereby addressing a contentious issue that has been the subject of intense debate and legal scrutiny. The rejection of these petitions underscores the apex court’s stance on the matter and establishes a precedent for future electoral processes.
