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What action did the Supreme Court take regarding a PIL on regulating exit polls

The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation for regulating exit polls, referring to it as 'political interest litigation'.
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  • The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed for regulating exit polls.
  • The Court referred to the PIL as 'political interest litigation' and did not find merit in the plea.
  • According to the Court, regulating exit polls would amount to putting a curb on the fundamental right to free speech and expression.
  • The Court stated that exit polls serve as a reflection of the voters' opinion and do not influence voting behavior directly.
  • It was emphasized that the media plays a crucial role in disseminating information, including survey results, and it should not be unduly restricted.