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Supreme Court seeks ECI report on alleged misuse of Form 7
The Supreme Court has sought a detailed report from the Election Commission of India regarding the alleged widespread misuse of Form 7, which is used to delete a voter's name from the electoral roll. Examining a plea against false Form 7 filings in violation of norms, the Court raised serious concerns over potential voter disenfranchisement and the risk of genuine voters losing their voting rights. The Court emphasized that administrative laxity cannot be a ground to forfeit voting rights and urged the ECI to take swift corrective measures, initiate penal action against abusers, and protect electoral integrity.
- The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to submit a compliance report regarding the alleged misuse of Form 7.
- Form 7 is specifically utilized for deleting a voter's name from the electoral roll.
- The plea highlights concerns over widespread fraud and voter disenfranchisement, particularly during the run-up to assembly elections.
Exam Points
- Form 7 is the official form used for deletion of a voter's name from the electoral roll.
- Over 5.5 lakh cases were previously reported pending in the SIR process with voter names at risk, notably in Bihar.
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