Supreme Court Declares ‘Secrecy of Ballot’a Cornerstone of Free and Fair Elections

In a recent judgement Supreme Court has held that Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. It asserted that the choice of a voter should be free and the secret ballot system in a democracy ensures that.

Supreme Court’s Verdict

• The Supreme Court observed that it is the policy of law to protect the right of voters to secrecy of the ballot.Even a remote or distinct possibility that a voter can be forced to disclose for whom she has voted would act as a positive constraint and a check on the freedom to exercise of franchise.
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