India, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking postal ballot rights for students residing outside their native places, citing the example of one of its own judges who travels back home to cast his vote.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, along with justice Sanjay Kumar, underscored that the current postal ballot system is reserved for specific categories such as defence personnel and the elderly.

As the bench deliberated on the issue, CJI Khanna pointed to justice Kumar and remarked, "Look at my brother judge, who goes back to his native place to cast his vote."

Justice Kumar, concurring with the CJI's remarks, shared his own experience. "I travel to my hometown...