Voting not a fundamental duty, can’t be made compulsory: Centre to SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Voting not a fundamental duty, can’t be made compulsory: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

Exercising one’s franchise is the fundamental right of every citizen but not a duty, the NDA government has told the Supreme Court, ruling out the possibility of making voting compulsory in the country. The Union ministry of law and justice’s affidavit, which relied on the law commission’s report to counter the petitioner’s demand, stated that making voting compulsory would be undemocratic. The country’s election law provides citizens not only with the right to vote but also to refrain from voting during electoral exercises, it added. Referring to an earlier verdict that resulted in the introduction of the NOTA button in electronic voting machines, the government’s counsel said the characterisation of voting as a right and not a duty has received judicial support as well.

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MAGA’s 2024 win made the case: Make voting in America compulsory
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MAGA’s 2024 win made the case: Make voting in America compulsory

Salon  

If democracy dies in this country, it can be blamed on people who did not bother to vote last November. Another 17% said they did not vote because they “did not care about the outcome.” The rest of the non-voters didn’t turn out because they were not registered or voting was inconvenient. 8% said “they forgot to vote.” Part of …

Voting a choice, cannot make it mandatory: Delhi High Court
2 years ago

Voting a choice, cannot make it mandatory: Delhi High Court

Hindustan Times  

Voting is a right and a choice for people and constitutional courts cannot force citizens to vote, the Delhi high court said on Friday as it refused to entertain a plea by Bharatiya Janata Party leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay to make voting mandatory in Parliamentary and assembly elections. The petitioner said compulsory voting has been successfully implemented in countries …

‘We Are Not Lawmakers, It’s People’s Choice’: Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Compulsory Voting In Elections
2 years ago

‘We Are Not Lawmakers, It’s People’s Choice’: Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Compulsory Voting In Elections

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation moved by Advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay for compulsory voting in the Parliament and State Assembly elections for increase in voter turnout and political participation.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said that voting is a right and the …

'It's matter of choice': Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking compulsory voting in Parliament & State Assembly
2 years ago

'It's matter of choice': Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking compulsory voting in Parliament & State Assembly

India TV News  

Delhi HC on compulsory voting: The Delhi High Court, on Friday, rejected a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to the Centre and Election Commission of India to take necessary steps to make voting mandatory in the Parliament and State Assembly elections. The Petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, a practising Advocate and BJP leader had also sought direction from the Law Commission …

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Compulsory Voting In Parliament, State Assembly Elections To Increase Voter Turnout
2 years ago

PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Compulsory Voting In Parliament, State Assembly Elections To Increase Voter Turnout

Live Law  

Advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has filed a public interest litigation before Delhi High Court for compulsory voting in the Parliament and State Assembly elections for increase in voter turnout and political participation.Upadhyay has also prayed that Law Commission of India be asked to examine various Supreme Court rulings on the right to vote and prepare a report …

Right To Vote Is A Constitutional Right; Not Just A Statutory Right : CJI DY Chandrachud
2 years, 1 month ago

Right To Vote Is A Constitutional Right; Not Just A Statutory Right : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

While hearing a PIL challenging the constitutionality of Section 33 of the Representation of Peoples Act 1951, which allows a candidate to contest from two seats in elections, CJI DY Chandrachud expressed his reservations on the view that the Right to Vote was a statutory right. To this, CJI DY Chandrachud responded– "It is not a restriction, its a facilitative …

These Countries Make Voting Mandatory. Could It Work In The United States?
4 years, 9 months ago

These Countries Make Voting Mandatory. Could It Work In The United States?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Despite being members of the modern world’s oldest continuous democracy, Americans aren’t great at turning up to vote. “Compulsory voting is the most effective way to boost voter turnout,” said Stanford political scientist Emilee Chapman. “Although compulsory voting on a national level may be a long-shot, the main argument for it remains pretty simple: Compulsory voting makes …

Nasim Zaidi says compulsory voting regime not feasible in India due to huge population
7 years, 8 months ago

Nasim Zaidi says compulsory voting regime not feasible in India due to huge population

Firstpost  

Stating that the number of voters in India is increasing, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said a compulsory voting regime is not feasible New Delhi: Stating that the number of voters in India is increasing, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Saturday said a compulsory voting regime is not feasible to improve it further. Compulsory voting system can help increase …

Compulsory voting: Step towards democracy or dictatorship?: Why not ‘Right-To-Reject’?
9 years, 7 months ago

Compulsory voting: Step towards democracy or dictatorship?: Why not ‘Right-To-Reject’?

Live Law  

It refers to Gujarat High Court rightly staying compulsory-voting for local bodies in Gujarat. Voting is a right and not a duty, and as such forcing to vote could create fear-fever amongst many, and thus also violate their normal human rights. Even National Human Rights Commission should also take cognizance of initiative of Gujarat government. If Gujarat government is really …

Voting cannot be made compulsory since as it would violate right of freedom of speech and expression.: EC says to SC
9 years, 8 months ago

Voting cannot be made compulsory since as it would violate right of freedom of speech and expression.: EC says to SC

Live Law  

The Election Commission has filed an affidavit expressing its stance in response to a public interest litigation that wants a direction to the commission to frame new guidelines making voting mandatory. The commission said right to vote was not a fundamental right but statutory.“The decision taken by the voter after verifying the credentials of the candidate either to vote or …

Voting cannot be made compulsory since as it would violate right of freedom of speech and expression.: EC says to SC
9 years, 8 months ago

Voting cannot be made compulsory since as it would violate right of freedom of speech and expression.: EC says to SC

Live Law  

The Election Commission has filed an affidavit expressing its stance in response to a public interest litigation that wants a direction to the commission to frame new guidelines making voting mandatory. The commission said right to vote was not a fundamental right but statutory.“The decision taken by the voter after verifying the credentials of the candidate either to vote or …

Compulsory voting in Gujarat: Why the "liberals" are wrong on this one
10 years, 4 months ago

Compulsory voting in Gujarat: Why the "liberals" are wrong on this one

Firstpost  

Deepening democracy needs an openness to try out new ways to get people to participate. Compulsory voting is one such way, and it needs to be tested and tried before being rejected as an option The Gujarat bill providing for compulsory voting and 50 percent reservation for women in local bodies, a 2009 legislation that was recently okayed for enactment …

PIL to ensure maximum voting: SC issues notice to Centre, EC
10 years, 7 months ago

PIL to ensure maximum voting: SC issues notice to Centre, EC

Live Law  

The Bench of Justice Dattu and Justice Bobde issued notice to Central Government and Election Commission of India seeking a response from them on a public interest litigation seeking regarding maximum voting.The petition seeks a direction from the Supreme Court to the Centre and ECI to frame guidelines to ensure that more citizens cast their votes in the polls.Satya Prakash, …

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