The Supreme Court of India dismissed a public interest litigation seeking penalties for non-voters, stating that enforcing mandatory voting is impractical and unconstitutional. The court highlighted the socio-economic challenges that may prevent citizens from voting, emphasizing that non-participation could result from economic constraints rather than apathy.

• 01The Supreme Court rejected a PIL advocating penalties for non-voters.
• 02Chief Justice Surya Kant highlighted the impracticality of enforcing mandatory voting.
• 03The court noted economic constraints as a reason for non-participation in elections.
• 04The ruling emphasizes the diversity of socio-economic conditions in India.
• 05The decision reflects a commitment to individual choice in electoral participation.

This ruling affirms that citizens cannot be compelled to vote, respecting individual choice in the electoral process.