Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Biometric Voting Proposal
On April 13, 2026, the Supreme Court requested responses from the Union government and the Election Commission of India regarding a plea for biometric identification at polling stations. The proposed mechanism aims to prevent duplicate voting. Chief Justice Surya Kant noted the financial implications and indicated that the court would review the plea ahead of the next General Election. Implementing this system may necessitate significant legal amendments.
Published 2 days ago • 13 Apr 2026, 01:01 PM IST