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Supreme Court Fines Uttarakhand Election Commission ₹2 Lakh for Clarification on Candidate's Name in Multiple Voter Lists

By Gireesh Vasishta
Supreme Court Fines Uttarakhand Election Commission ₹2 Lakh for Clarification on Candidate's Name in Multiple Voter Lists

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta questioned how the SEC could act contrary to statutory provisions. The clarification issued by the SEC was deemed to violate Sections 9(6) and 9(7) of the Uttarakhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2016, as noted by the High Court in July. These sections prohibit an individual from registering their name in more than one territorial constituency or voter list.

The Supreme Court, on Friday, imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on the Uttarakhand State Election Commission (SEC) for issuing a clarification that allowed the acceptance of a candidate’s nomination despite their name appearing in voter lists of multiple constituencies. The court also dismissed the SEC’s appeal against an earlier Uttarakhand High Court order that had stayed the clarification.Fflirtygo Men Graphic Print Cotton T-Shirt & Short Set for Men/Boys

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta questioned how the SEC could act contrary to statutory provisions. The clarification issued by the SEC was deemed to violate Sections 9(6) and 9(7) of the Uttarakhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2016, as noted by the High Court in July. These sections prohibit an individual from registering their name in more than one territorial constituency or voter list.Also Read: Match Summary: India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours: super over thriller: here is the info

The issue arose when Shaktiman Singh alleged that the SEC failed to properly scrutinize nomination papers, allowing candidates with names on multiple voter lists to contest elections, thereby compromising the integrity of the electoral process. Despite such irregularities, several candidates were permitted to participate, prompting complaints. The SEC had issued the clarification in response to these concerns, which the High Court subsequently stayed in a ruling by Chief Justice G. Narendar and Justice Alok Mehra.

The SEC challenged the High Court’s stay in the Supreme Court, but the apex court dismissed the appeal and upheld the fine, reinforcing that the SEC’s clarification contravened statutory norms.