Voters cannot be punished for not wanting to vote: Supreme Court

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“Awareness astir the close to vote, and not compulsion, is the close antidote,” says Supreme Court

Published - April 16, 2026 12:32 p.m. IST - NEW DELHI

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The Supreme Court connected Thursday (April 16, 2026) said voters cannot beryllium punished oregon “arrested” for choosing not to spell to the polling booth connected predetermination day.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, heading a Bench, said voters are expected to workout their close connected their ain accord. The determination whether to ballot oregon not laic with the elector.

Published - April 16, 2026 12:32 p.m. IST