'No Live Issue Existing' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Declare Right To Vote As Fundamental Right

Anmol Kaur Bawa

11 March 2024 4:35 PM IST

  • No Live Issue Existing : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Declare Right To Vote As Fundamental Right

    The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the declaration of voting rights as part of fundamental rights. Chief Justice of India (CJI) highlighted the necessity for a live controversy to be present before the court, emphasizing the need for a "live lis" (legal dispute) to warrant jurisdiction under Article 32. Despite the...

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