Rahul Gandhi and CPI(M) leader John Brittas recently sent letters to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns regarding the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and specific electoral issues in Punjab. The Supreme Court registry has responded by instructing both individuals to convert these informal communications into formal, structured legal applications.

By requesting a formal application, the court is adhering to standard judicial procedure. This ensures that the grievances are presented in a format that allows for proper legal scrutiny and a potential hearing. Currently, the matter remains at the administrative stage, as the court has not yet accepted or scheduled these letters for a formal hearing. The registry's directive is a procedural requirement rather than a ruling on the merits of the claims made by Gandhi or Brittas. It remains to be seen whether the petitioners will follow through with the formal filing process and how the court will respond once the documentation is submitted in the required format.