LAL BABU HUSSEIN vs ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OFFICER .

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for inclusion in electoral rolls under Article 326 and the Representation of the People Act, 1950, specifically Sections 14 to 25A. The Court held that every citizen above 18 years, not disqualified under Article 16, is entitled to be registered, emphasizing the Election Commission's role in overseeing electoral roll preparation. The judgment clarified the disqualifications under Section 16 and the conditions for registration under Section 19, affirming the importance of adult suffrage in democratic elections.