PIL in HC seeks headphone-based audio-enabled VVPAT system in polls
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nethrodaya, a Chennai-based charity for visually challenged persons, filed a public interest litigation petition in Madras High Court. The petition seeks Election Commission of India directions to introduce headphone-based audio-enabled VVPAT systems during Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026. The petition was listed for hearing before Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan on April 15, 2026.
Key Entities
Madras High CourtElection Commission of IndiaNethrodayaVVPAT systemTamil Nadu Legislative Assembly electionsChief Justice Sushrut Arvind DharmadhikariJustice G. Arul Murugan