BREAKING | “Will Ensure Every Affected Voter Is Heard”: Supreme Court Directs ECI Reply by August 10 on 65 Lakh Deletions from Bihar Draft Voter List

Today, On 6th August, Supreme Court tells ECI to submit a detailed reply by August 10 on deletion of 65 lakh names from Bihar draft voter list, saying, “We will ensure every affected voter is heard and considered.”

BREAKING | “If There Is Any Mass Exclusion, Then the Court Will Step In”: Supreme Court Schedules August 12 Hearing on Bihar Voter List Revision Row

Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.

Supreme Court  Declines to Stay ECI from Publishing Draft Voter List in Bihar:  “Focus Should Be on Mass Inclusion, Not Exclusion. Aadhaar Must Be Included”

The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.

“ECI’s Rejection of Aadhaar and Ration Cards in Bihar Voter List Is Patently Absurd”: ADR to Supreme Court

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission’s voter list update in Bihar could unfairly remove lakhs of voters. ADR called the rejection of Aadhaar and ration cards “absurd” and warned of misuse of power by officials.

Bihar Voter List Revision | “Aadhaar, Voter ID & Ration Cards Not Reliable”: ECI Drops Bombshell in Supreme Court, Justifies SIR

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.

Bihar Voter List Revision| “Another Way to Get Back NRC”: Kapil Sibal Slams Government’s SIR Exercise

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, calling it “another way to get back NRC” and accused the government of pushing an “authoritarian rule in the country” through it.

Can Aadhaar Determine Citizenship? Supreme Court Debates ECI’s Voter Verification Methods

The Supreme Court debates the ECI’s use of Aadhaar in voter verification, questioning its validity as proof of citizenship. Key concerns include exclusion risks and legal limitations.

“A Significant Advance for Democracy”: Abhishek Manu Singhvi as SC Clears ECI’s Voter List Revision in Bihar

The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Election Commission to advance with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighting the inclusion of Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card for verification. This decision addresses concerns from petitioners and emphasizes transparency, impacting future electoral processes across states.

“Supreme Court Will Now Keep an Eye”: Yogendra Yadav Hails Win in Bihar Voter List Battle

The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, questioning its legality and timing ahead of upcoming elections. Political analyst Yogendra Yadav considers this a victory for voter rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and inclusion of key documents for verification.

Bangladeshi Man Who Stabbed Saif Ali Khan Wanted Rs 30,000 To Get Fake Aadhaar-PAN: Cops Tells Court

A Bangladeshi intruder stabbed actor Saif Ali Khan during a robbery at his Mumbai home to steal Rs 30,000. He planned to use the money to make fake Aadhaar and PAN cards for an Indian passport.