Supreme Court notice to Centre, Election Commission on plea to bring in iris, biometric verification of voters at polling booths
The Hindu·21h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union Government and Election Commission of India on April 13, 2026, regarding a plea to implement fingerprint and iris biometric identification at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting. Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench acknowledged financial implications and noted the mechanism may require significant legal amendments. The court will consider the plea before the next General Election.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaChief Justice Surya KantUnion GovernmentElection Commission of IndiaBiometric identificationPolling stationsApril 13, 2026