Supreme Court Allows Purged Voters in West Bengal to Participate in Assembly Elections
Voters cleared by tribunals by April 21 or 27 will be able to vote in Assembly polls: Supreme Court order
The Hindu
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that voters purged from the list during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision, but cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or 27, can vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. This decision impacts over 34 lakh appeals filed by citizens seeking to restore their voting rights.
- 01Supreme Court ruling allows purged voters to participate in Assembly elections.
- 02Electors must be cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or 27.
- 03The decision addresses the denial of voting rights under the 'logical discrepancy' category.
- 04Over 34 lakh appeals were filed regarding voter purging.
- 05The ruling is seen as a significant relief for affected citizens.
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has determined that voters who were purged from the electoral rolls during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) but subsequently cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or April 27, will be allowed to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. This decision, made by a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, comes as a relief for many citizens who had their voting rights denied under the 'logical discrepancy' category. As of April 11, over 34 lakh appeals had been filed by voters seeking to restore their names on the electoral list. The ruling emphasizes the importance of ensuring that citizens retain their right to vote, especially in light of the significant number of appeals submitted.
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This ruling allows many citizens in West Bengal to exercise their voting rights, which could influence the outcome of the Assembly elections.
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