Plea For 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing [Day 2]
SG Tushar Mehta: this happens periodically on the eve of elections. It has impact on voter turnout, harms democracy
J Khanna: Mr Bhushan filed pretty early
Singh compares EVMs used abroad with those used by ECI
J Khanna: post counting, units must be sealed with representatives of candidates...if machine is stored for 45 days, person can file election petition
J Khanna: if someone has doubt on the software, etc., can he get it cross-checked?
Singh: Allegations are completely false to their knowledge
J Khanna: why are you passing judgement on their statement? argue
Singh: Allegations are completely false to their knowledge
J Khanna: why are you passing judgement on their statement? argue
Sankaranarayanan: this is about fundamental...we are not making any allegations. Complaint produced in morning is made by election agent
J Khanna: You need not understand the technical elements. Voter has to be satisfied with the explanation given by ECI. Evidence act also says official acts are normally presumed to be done validly
J Khanna (to Bhushan): now you're going too far. everything can't be suspected. please also appreciate if they have done something good. we heard you because we are also concerned. Does everything have to be explained to you?
J Datta: just come to the tainted glass allegation. you have said it's the same from beginning, where is this in the affidavit?