Right to Vote

RIGHT TO VOTE DIFFERENT FROM FREEDOM OF VOTING

The Union government told the Supreme Court that voting is a statutory right under the RPA, 1951, while freedom of voting is a fundamental expression under Article 19(1)(a). This expressive freedom, including NOTA, applies only when a poll occurs, making it irrelevant in uncontested elections.

SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION: OBJECTIVES, SIGNFICANCE & CHALLENGES

The Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has ended, potentially exempting 65.2 lakh voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is working to ensure voter inclusion, remove ineligibles, eliminate duplicates, and correct errors. To improve SIR, ECI should accept accessible identification documents and improve data sharing.

WHAT IS THE LEGAL STATUS OF RIGHT TO VOTE IN INDIA?: EXPLAINED