R.D. BHANDARI vs ELECTION COMMN. OF INDIA

The Supreme Court ruled that under Article 168 and Article 172(1) of the Constitution, the Legislative Assemblies of Bihar and Orissa would stand dissolved on 15-3-1995, necessitating elections to be held before this date. The Court emphasized that elections cannot proceed unless all eligible voters are provided with electoral identity cards, as mandated by the Election Commission's directive. The Court held that failure to meet this requirement would infringe upon the constitutional rights of the electors to elect a new assembly, thereby ensuring the democratic process is upheld.