Bombay High Court: Immediate Voter Registration at 18 Could Overwhelm Electoral System

Nov 06, 2025 11:50 pm CST

The Bombay High Court has ruled that while turning 18 grants the freedom to vote, the actual right comes only with electoral roll revisions, addressing concerns that immediate registrations would overwhelm verification systems. This decision came in response to Rupika Singh's petition after her voter application was rejected due to missing the October 2024 cut-off date for Maharashtra elections.