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The Association for Democratic Reforms on Saturday filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission conducting a special intensive revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, saying that the order is arbitrary and can disenfranchise millions of voters, Live Law reported.
The non-profit organisation sought the quashing of the order, arguing that it violated Articles 14, 19, 21, 325 and 326 of the Constitution and also contravened provisions of the Representation of the People Act and Rule 21A of the Registration of Electors Rules.
Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law, while Article 19 pertains to freedom of speech and expression and Article 21 to protection of life and personal liberty.
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