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    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI
    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI
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    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI

    Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court continues hearing the SIR validity case across states. The apex Court directs the Election Commission of India to decide the proposal within timeline, stating “Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court”.

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    BREAKING| Many People are Filing Matters Just for Publicity: CJI Surya Kant On Plea Against Election Commission’s Voter List Revision Across States
    BREAKING| Many People are Filing Matters Just for Publicity: CJI Surya Kant On Plea Against Election Commission’s Voter List Revision Across States
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    BREAKING| Many People are Filing Matters Just for Publicity: CJI Surya Kant On Plea Against Election Commission’s Voter List Revision Across States

    The Supreme Court sharply criticized the surge of publicity-driven petitions challenging the Election Commission’s voter list revision. CJI Surya Kant stressed judicial restraint even as key constitutional questions on voter rights and SIR procedures were debated.

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    Can Election Commission Decide Citizenship Status?: Supreme Court Questions ECI’s Power
    Can Election Commission Decide Citizenship Status?: Supreme Court Questions ECI’s Power
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    Can Election Commission Decide Citizenship Status?: Supreme Court Questions ECI’s Power

    The Supreme Court has questioned whether the Election Commission can decide citizenship status while revising electoral rolls. The hearing raises major constitutional concerns about voter rights, illegal immigrants, and the limits of ECI’s powers.

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    “Why Treat Assam Differently?” — Supreme Court Questions EC Over Skipping Special Intensive Revision
    “Why Treat Assam Differently?” — Supreme Court Questions EC Over Skipping Special Intensive Revision
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    “Why Treat Assam Differently?” — Supreme Court Questions EC Over Skipping Special Intensive Revision

    The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to respond to a plea questioning why Assam received only a special revision instead of a Special Intensive Revision of its electoral rolls. The petition alleges discrimination and warns that lakhs of illegal immigrants may remain on Assam’s voter list.

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

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    Let's Not Make Sweeping Statements: Supreme Court Slams Prashant Bhushan for Terming EC a ‘Despot’
    Let's Not Make Sweeping Statements: Supreme Court Slams Prashant Bhushan for Terming EC a ‘Despot’
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    Let’s Not Make Sweeping Statements: Supreme Court Slams Prashant Bhushan for Terming ECI a ‘Despot’

    The Supreme Court slammed Prashant Bhushan for calling the Election Commission a ‘despot’, stating “Let’s not make sweeping statements” while hearing the case. The Bench also reminded him to “confine your submissions to pleadings” during the sharp exchange in court.

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    Ex-CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath to Brief Parliament on One Nation One Election Bill: Major Voices Set to Shape Crucial Reform
    Ex-CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath to Brief Parliament on One Nation One Election Bill: Major Voices Set to Shape Crucial Reform
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    Ex-CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath to Brief Parliament on One Nation One Election Bill: Major Voices Set to Shape Crucial Reform

    Former CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath, Kapil Sibal, and top institutions will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill. Key constitutional concerns, including fears of “indirect” President’s Rule, are expected to dominate discussions.

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    Kerala Voter List Revision: Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Extend SIR Deadline

    Today, On 2nd December, Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to extend the SIR deadline for voter list revision in Kerala, stressing the need for comprehensive and accurate electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections, amid public concern and administrative delays.

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    Bihar Elections | No Candidate Requested Verification: EC Confirms Zero EVM Tampering Complaints in Bihar
    Bihar Elections | No Candidate Requested Verification: EC Confirms Zero EVM Tampering Complaints in Bihar
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    Bihar Elections | No Candidate Requested Verification: EC Confirms Zero EVM Tampering Complaints in Bihar

    The Election Commission confirmed that no candidate requested EVM verification after the Bihar elections, dismissing all allegations of vote tampering. Mandatory VVPAT checks showed zero discrepancies, countering opposition claims of poll manipulation and fraud.

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    UP SIR| Timeline Is Administratively Impossible: BKU Azad Trust Moves Supreme Court Seeking 3-Month Extension
    UP SIR| Timeline Is Administratively Impossible: BKU Azad Trust Moves Supreme Court Seeking 3-Month Extension
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    UP SIR| Timeline Is Administratively Impossible: BKU Azad Trust Moves Supreme Court Seeking 3-Month Extension

    Supreme Court has been approached by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Azad Trust, which says the current four-week timeline for Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is ‘administratively impossible’ and seeks a three-month extension.

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