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Indian Supreme Court Rules on Voting Rights and Civil Code
The Indian Supreme Court issued several rulings, including affirming that citizens cannot be forced to vote and clarifying voting eligibility for Bengal polls. The court also stated that the Uniform Civil Code is a constitutional ambition unrelated to religion.
16 Apr, 07:26 — 16 Apr, 13:25
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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago
Those whose names cleared by Tribunals by cut-off dates can vote in Bengal polls: Supreme Court
By Ananthakrishnan G
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago
Supreme Court calls for awareness, rules citizens can’t be forced to vote
It said any move to impose penal or other consequences for not voting falls squarely within the “policy domain” of the legislature and cannot be judicially mandated
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First report: hindustan-times · 16 Apr, 07:26|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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