Voter Turnout Data: Supreme Court Refuses to Direct EC to Upload Form 17C Data to Public
The Supreme Court on Friday, May 24, declined to issue a directive to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the public release of Form 17C data despite growing calls for transparency in voter turnout information.
The Supreme Court on Friday, May 24, declined to issue a directive to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the public release of Form 17C data despite growing calls for transparency in voter turnout information. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma emphasised a "hands-off" approach, refusing to intervene in ongoing election proceedings. The Court adjourned the application, underscoring the need for trust in electoral authorities and stressing non-interference during the electoral process. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Supreme Court Seeks ECI’s Response on Disclosing ‘Authenticated’ Voter Turnout After Each Phase of General Polls.
#BREAKING #SupremeCourt refuses to consider a plea to direct the Election Commission of India to publish the booth-wise absolute numbers of voter turnout and upload Form 17C copies on its website.
SC says "hands-off" approach is needed in the middle of the election process. SC… pic.twitter.com/Pv42lqH5fx
— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) May 24, 2024
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