What are the key questions posed by the Supreme Court to the Election Commission in the EVM-VVPAT case
Queries raised by the apex court regarding electronic voting machines.
1. Verification of voter's choice: The Supreme Court queried whether the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system can ensure the verification of a voter's choice with transparency and accuracy.
2. Random counting of VVPAT slips: The court sought clarification on the procedure for conducting random counting of VVPAT slips and raised concerns about the time and feasibility of implementing this process.
3. Ensuring the integrity of EVMs: The apex court inquired about the measures in place to ensure the integrity and security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during elections.
4. Voter confidence: The court raised questions about how the Election Commission plans to enhance voter confidence in the electoral process through the use of EVMs and VVPATs.
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