Supreme Court Upholds EVMs, Rejects Return to Paper Ballots and 100% VVPAT Slip Counting Proposal.

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....Integrity of the electoral process - suspicion of infringement of a right - The appellants argued for the reintroduction of paper ballots, provision of VVPAT slips to voters, and mandatory 100% counting of VVPAT slips to ensure transparency and voter confidence. - The Supreme Court upheld the current use of EVMs and VVPAT systems, rejecting calls for returning to paper ballots or increasing VVPAT slip verification. It emphasized the need for balance between electoral transparency and practicality, acknowledging the ECI’s efforts to maintain election integrity.....