Supreme Court Affirms EC’s Authority to Examine Citizenship Doubts in Voter Registration
The Supreme Court has ruled that while the Election Commission (EC) does not possess the power to conclusively determine a person’s citizenship, it is fully authorised to inquire into citizenship status whenever doubts arise during the voter enrolment process. The judgment reinforces that citizenship is a constitutional requirement for voting, not a procedural detail secondary to age or residence.
Month: Current Affairs - December 10, 2025
Category: Election law,Citizenship rules