Question

In which year did the Supreme Court decide that the citizens of India have the Right to Negative Vote by exercising NOTA?

• A. 2006
• B. 2009
• C. 2013
• D. 2016

Hint:

Remember: India became the 14th country in the world to introduce negative voting.
Currently, NOTA has only a "symbolic" value in India. Even if NOTA receives the highest number of votes, the candidate with the second-highest votes is declared the winner.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
NOTA (None of the Above) is a voting option that allows voters to register their protest against all candidates.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In the case of PUCL v. Union of India (2013), the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to introduce NOTA in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The court argued that the right to vote also includes the right not to vote for any candidate while maintaining secrecy.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The NOTA judgement was delivered in 2013.