'Elections Are Lifeline Of Democracy, Must Be Free, Fair & Transparent; Each Vote Matters': Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that elections are the lifeline of democracy, and since each vote matters, polls must be conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. A bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani made the observation while hearing a writ petition filed by Pushpa Negi, who sought directions to ensure that the upcoming election of the Chairman of Zila...
The Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that elections are the lifeline of democracy, and since each vote matters, polls must be conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
A bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani made the observation while hearing a writ petition filed by Pushpa Negi, who sought directions to ensure that the upcoming election of the Chairman of Zila Panchayat, Nainital, is conducted transparently.
Negi submitted that she had apprehensions about the fairness of the process and had already approached the Chief Election Commissioner of the State Election Commission on 6 August 2025 with a detailed representation. She prayed before the HC that necessary safeguards be ensured.
The State Counsel and counsel for the State Election Commission assured the Court that elections are indeed to be conducted free, fair, and transparently.
Recording these statements, the Court observed that elections form the very foundation of democracy and stressed the importance of each and every vote.
"There is no doubt that the elections are lifeline of democracy. Each vote matters. Elections are definitely to be conducted in free, fair and transparent manner."
However, in view of the clear assurance from both the State and the Election Commission, the Court said that no further direction was required.
Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed of.