EC can’t determine voter’s citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court

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EC can't determine voter's citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise regarding voters. The apex court emphasized that Indian citizenship is a constitutional prerequisite for voting, not merely a matter of residence and age. This ruling supports the EC's stance on verifying voter eligibility.

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