Supreme Court Affirms Voting Rights Ahead of West Bengal Elections
To be on electoral roll, to vote is a sentimental right, says Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court of India emphasized that the right to be on the electoral roll and to vote is both constitutional and sentimental. This statement comes as 34 lakh appeals from voters excluded from the West Bengal electoral roll are pending just days before the Assembly elections.
- 01Supreme Court recognizes voting rights as constitutional and sentimental.
- 0234 lakh appeals from excluded voters in West Bengal have been filed.
- 03Each of the 19 Appellate Tribunals has over a lakh pending appeals.
- 04The appeals are a result of an 'inquisitorial' Special Intensive Revision.
- 05The court's statement comes just days before the West Bengal Assembly elections.
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On April 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reiterated the significance of the right to vote, labeling it as both a constitutional and sentimental right. This declaration was made in light of the situation in West Bengal, where 34 lakh voters have filed appeals after being excluded from the electoral roll due to what the court described as 'logical discrepancies'. With the Assembly elections approaching, the court noted that there are over 1 lakh appeals pending before each of the 19 Appellate Tribunals tasked with hearing these cases. The court expressed concern over the implications of the ongoing appeals, which stem from an 'inquisitorial' Special Intensive Revision process, highlighting the urgency of resolving these issues before the elections.
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The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all eligible voters can participate in the upcoming elections, potentially affecting the electoral outcome.
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