Supreme Court seeks Election Commission records on voter form changes

The Supreme Court has sought records from the Election Commission regarding changes made to Form 6, the voter registration form. In a significant development, the Court stated that any modified version of the form has not been approved by it, signaling concern over alterations to the voter registration process.

The modified online version of Form 6 now requires applicants to provide details about whether their parents or grandparents appeared in a previous electoral roll. This change represents a shift from the earlier version of the voter registration form used in electoral procedures.

The Supreme Court's move to examine the Election Commission's records comes as it scrutinizes the implications of these changes for electoral procedures. The Court's assertion that it has not sanctioned the modified form underscores judicial oversight of the voter registration process and the authority governing such changes.