Resurgence India vs Election Commission Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32, emphasized the necessity for the Election Commission to ensure complete and accurate affidavits from candidates as per the directives in Union of India vs. Association for Democratic Reforms (2002) 5 SCC 294 and People’s Union for Civil Liberties (2003) 4 SCC 399. The Court held that the Returning Officers must reject incomplete affidavits to maintain electoral integrity, reinforcing the importance of transparency in elections. The judgment reiterates the obligation of the Election Commission to enforce these requirements effectively.