Supreme Court of India · 1985-05-08
LAKSHMI CHARAN SEN AND ORS ETC. vs A.K.M. HASSAN UZZAMAN AND ORS. ETC.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1981/63646
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- LAKSHMI CHARAN SEN AND ORS ETC.
- Respondent
- A.K.M. HASSAN UZZAMAN AND ORS. ETC.
- Author
- Y.V. (() CHANDRACHUD
- Bench
- Y.V. ((CJ) CHANDRACHUD
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of instructions issued by the Chief Electoral Officer regarding the revision of electoral rolls under Article 324 and the Representation of People Act, 1951. The Court emphasized that the preparation and publication of electoral rolls are integral to the election process, and any interference by the High Court must be cautious and justified. The Court held that the guidelines for de novo revision of electoral rolls were arbitrary and unreasonable, thereby protecting the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring the rights of eligible voters.