ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) told the Supreme Court of India that Article 324 grants it constitutional control over the preparation of electoral rolls, including the power to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

ECI

The ECI is a constitutional authority entrusted with ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in India.

Constitutional articles associated with the Election Commission:

• Article 324 – Superintendence, direction and control of elections
• Article 325 – One general electoral roll
• Article 326 – Adult suffrage
• Article 327 – Parliamentary power over elections
• Article 328 – State legislature powers

Significance of ECI’s constitutional duty:

• Safeguards electoral integrity by preventing inclusion of ineligible persons.
• Ensures citizenship-based franchise, a core feature of Indian democracy.
• Balances autonomy of the ECI with legislative oversight, preventing executive overreach.