In Brief
The Election Commission of India challenged a High Court order that had invalidated Clause 5(f) of a notice directing the preparation of a fresh electoral roll for graduates' and teachers' constituencies in Maharashtra, rather than mere revision. The Supreme Court held that Sections 21–22 of the Representation of The People Act, 1950 and Rule 31 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 clearly establish that electoral roll revision for graduates'/teachers' constituencies every six years requires preparation of a fresh roll. The requirement that voters reapply every six years adequately protects their right to be heard before deletion. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment and upheld the validity of Clause 5(f).
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