New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Election Commission opposed a plea filed by political think tank Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) that sought details of approximately 65 lakh people who werenot included in draft electoral roll.

The ADR's application sought the publication of a list of persons not included in the draft electoral roll and the furnishing of reasons for their non-inclusion.

According to Live Law, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court:

1."It is not bound by the Rules to publish a separate list of persons not included in the draft electoral roll."

2. "It is also not required under the Rules to furnish the reasons for the non-inclusion of persons in the draft Roll."

3. "It has shared with political parties the bo...