KAMAL NATH vs ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed Writ Petition (Civil) No. 935 of 2018, wherein the petitioner sought directions for conducting VVPAT verification at 10% of polling stations and for the publication of voter lists in text format as per Rules 22(1)(c) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The Court emphasized the necessity of ensuring a fair electoral process by mandating the Election Commission to expedite the resolution of complaints regarding voter lists and to prevent unauthorized deletions. The Court ultimately directed the Election Commission to comply with the petitioner's requests to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.