Rajasthan HC Rejects Petition to Halt Voter List Deletion, Upholds Article 243ZG

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by a voter who was slated for removal from the state's electoral roll. The court held that the deletion was lawful and that the state has the power to remove names under Article 243ZG of the Constitution. Article 243ZG grants state legislatures the authority to make changes to the electoral roll, including adding, deleting, or updating voter details. The petitioner was not granted any relief, and the court emphasized that the state’s procedure for updating the roll was duly followed. The decision underscores the judiciary’s support for state autonomy in managing electoral rolls.