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Supreme Court rebukes Election Commission over missing poll video footage
India's Supreme Court has sharply criticized the Election Commission for the disappearance of video recordings from the 2023 vote counting process in Karnataka's Shringeri assembly constituency. The court warned of stern action if the missing documentation is not produced at the next hearing.
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The Supreme Court has issued a rebuke to the Election Commission of India over the missing video footage from the counting of votes in the Shringeri constituency of Karnataka during the 2023 elections.
Expressing strong displeasure with the development, the court stated that the loss of official records by the body responsible for conducting elections is unacceptable. The bench emphasized that such lapses undermine the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
The court has given the Election Commission a final opportunity to locate and produce the video recordings before the next hearing. The bench made clear that failure to comply would result in serious adverse action against the commission.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about documentation and record-keeping during electoral processes across India. The Supreme Court's firm stance underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring electoral integrity and accountability in the country's democratic processes.