The Supreme Court will hear a petition on December 2 challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Tamil Nadu. The plea, filed by MDMK leader Vaiko, questions the legality and impact of the ECI’s revision exercise.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in Tamil Nadu by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The plea has been filed by MDMK leader Vaiko, who argues that the ECI’s decision could lead to irregularities in voter data and disenfranchisement of eligible voters.
The matter was taken up by a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
After briefly hearing submissions, CJI Surya Kant issued notice in the matter and directed that the case be listed for final consideration on December 2, noting that dasti service will also be permitted.
“Issue notice. Matter will be taken up on December 2. Dasti service as well.”
CJI Surya Kant
During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioner requested that the matter be listed tomorrow, pointing out that the Kerala SIR case is also scheduled to be heard on the same day.
However, the bench declined the request, stating that the two cases raise different legal issues.
“Kerala and Tamil Nadu involve separate questions. There may be some overlap, but this one will be heard on December 2.”
CJI
Background of the Dispute
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is currently underway in several states. Vaiko’s petition claims that the exercise in Tamil Nadu has been launched without adequate safeguards, potentially allowing for:
- Erroneous deletions of genuine voters
- Inaccurate additions and demographic inconsistencies
- Improper verification processes in sensitive constituencies
The petition has urged the Supreme Court to suspend the SIR process in Tamil Nadu until stricter procedural checks are established.
Case Title:
VAIKO P. V ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
W.P.(C) No. 1099/2025
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