<P> "NOTA" or' None of the Above' has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections . Through the usage of NOTA, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections . In Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the NOTA button is placed below the buttons assigned for each of the candidates . In ballot papers, NOTA comes below the name - list of all the candidates who are contesting the elections . This justifies the usage - None of' The Above' . </P> <P> A writ petition was filed by People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL). The Supreme Court of India judgment said, "We direct the Election Commission to provide necessary provision in the ballot papers / EVMs and another button called "None of the Above" (NOTA) may be provided in EVMs so that the voters, who come to the polling booth and decide not to vote for any of the candidates in the fray, are able to exercise their right not to vote while maintaining their right of secrecy ." The Supreme Court also observed that it is essential that people of high moral and ethical values are chosen as people's representatives for proper governance of the country, and NOTA button can compel political parties to nominate a sound candidate . </P>

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