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.”
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.
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.
The Supreme Court of India has suggested allowing Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards for verifying voters in Bihar’s electoral roll revision, a move welcomed by the Congress party as vital for democracy. The Election Commission will continue the process amid concerns about its timing, emphasizing the importance of multiple ID options.
Today, On 10th July, Supreme Court hears pleas challenging Bihar’s voter list revision, calling the matter crucial to the “Right to Vote” and stating it “goes to the root of democracy” amid concerns over EC’s Special Intensive Revision.
Today, On 10th July, the Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The move, coming before upcoming elections, has triggered legal and political concerns across the state.
BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay files PIL urging the Supreme Court to mandate regular special revision of electoral rolls to bar illegal infiltrators from voting. Petition argues that only genuine Indian citizens should influence elections, citing demographic changes across 200 districts.
Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter list. Kapil Sibal, representing RJD, has urged for an urgent hearing ahead of the upcoming elections.
