The bench questioned why individuals who were already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled.
'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing
In short
The Supreme Court observed that the Election Commission lacks the authority to alter statutory Forms 6, 7, and 8. The bench made this determination during a hearing related to the Delhi Special Summary Revision. Furthermore, the court interrogated the logic behind compelling citizens already listed on existing electoral rolls to submit Form 6 to secure their re-enrollment.
Key points
- The apex court clarified that the Election Commission does not possess the power to alter…: The apex court clarified that the Election Commission does not possess the power to alter specific voter forms.
- Re-enrollment procedures during the Delhi Special Summary Revision have come under direct…: Re-enrollment procedures during the Delhi Special Summary Revision have come under direct scrutiny by the bench.
- Already registered voters being forced to reapply using Form 6 has been challenged by the…: Already registered voters being forced to reapply using Form 6 has been challenged by the court.