#electoral rights

The Gauhati High Court has ruled that removing voters from electoral rolls without giving them a prior opportunity to be heard violates the principles of natural justice under Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act. Authorities must now complete inclusion proceedings within 14 days and communicate all decisions in writing, safeguarding millions of citizens from arbitrary disenfranchisement.

Bombay High Court allows temporary relaxation of bail conditions for accused to vote in Zilla Parishad elections, balancing electoral rights with judicial restrictions.

High Court of Telangana directs authorities to consider voter inclusion based on valid EPIC, affirming constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21 in electoral administration.