‘Never Ever in the History of This Country’: Supreme Court Scrutinises De Novo Voter List Exercise in Bihar

The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, raising concerns about de novo preparation of voter lists and citizenship checks. Petitioners argued the process is arbitrary, excludes voters, and exceeds the Election Commission’s statutory powers.

‘Citizenship Can’t Be Decided Overnight’: Supreme Court Questions Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Warns Against Mass Exclusions

The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR’s challenge to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns over transparency, Aadhaar use, and voter deletions. Senior advocates warned that shifting the burden of proving citizenship to voters threatens the constitutional right to vote.

“Manifest Arbitrariness Must Be Visible And Unmistakable”: Supreme Court Tests Validity Of Bihar Voter Roll Revision

The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR-led petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, focusing on the limits of the Election Commission’s powers. The Bench examined whether the SIR process violates constitutional principles of manifest arbitrariness and voter rights.

‘Democracy Is Not a Burden’: Supreme Court Flags Bihar Voter Turnout While Debating Citizenship & Electoral Rolls

The Supreme Court heard arguments on citizenship checks and preparation of voter rolls, examining the Election Commission’s duty to maximise voting rights. During the hearing, the Court also flagged low voter participation in Bihar and stressed collective responsibility in a democracy.

‘It is not the job of the ERO’: Supreme Court Told as SIR Row Deepens Over Citizenship Checks in Voter Rolls

The Supreme Court was informed that electoral registration officers have no authority to decide a voter’s citizenship. Petitioners said the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision suffered from major lapses and unlawful voter deletions.

Supreme Court Allows Pregnant Woman, Child to Re-Enter India on Humanitarian Grounds: If She Proves the Link, She May Get Citizenship

Pregnant Woman’s Deportation Case reaches the Supreme Court as the Bench stresses a humanitarian approach. The Court says if she proves her biological link, she may get Indian citizenship and her son too, prompting the Centre to act swiftly.