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Supreme Court Queries Election Commission on EVMs
- 24 Apr 2024
On 24th April 2024, the Supreme Court(SC) sought clarification on EVM microcontrollers and storage duration, raising concerns amid ongoing elections.
Key Points
- Microcontroller Reprogramming: Court questions if EVM microcontrollers are reprogrammable, raising doubts about potential tampering.
- One-Time Programmable Microcontrollers: Inquiry on whether microcontrollers in EVMs are single use, impacting their vulnerability to manipulation.
- Symbol Loading Units: Court seeks information on the availability of Symbol Loading Units, crucial for election processes.
- Storage Duration Discrepancy: Confusion over the storage period of EVMs, highlighting a conflict between law and practice.
- Integration of EVM Components: Concerns raised on whether ballot units, control units, and VVPATs are securely stored together.
- Petitioners' Argument: Petitioners advocate for enhanced transparency in elections, demanding 100% cross-verification of EVMs and VVPATs.
- Election Commission's Defense: EC assures the court of EVM integrity, dismissing concerns over tampering, citing stringent post-polling procedures.
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