Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court declines a blanket order in Bihar voter roll revision, emphasizing learning from Bihar before nationwide SIR rollout and directing para-legal volunteers and legal service lawyers to help affected voters. “You have decided to carry out SIR across the country, this experience in Bihar will make you wiser. You will learn from this experience,” the Court added.
Today, On 9th October, In the Bihar SIR Row, Supreme Court orders activation of para-legal volunteers and legal service lawyers to assist 3.66 lakh voters deleted from Bihar electoral rolls. Authorities urged to help affected citizens file statutory appeals before the last date.
Today, On 9th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court said voters missing from the final electoral list can approach district authorities. Advocate Prashant Bhushan points out that people in the draft roll are suddenly excluded without receiving individual deletion orders.
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,ECI Defends Special Intensive Revision in Supreme Court, Saying “Not a Single Affected Party Has Complained, Only Delhi NGOs Doing Data Analysis,” Highlighting Lack of Field-Level Grievances in Voter List Updates Across Bihar
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court Asks ECI to Reveal 3.66 Lakh Deleted and 21 Lakh Added Voters, and Clarify Whether the Added Names Were Previously Removed or Are New, Seeking Full Transparency in Electoral Roll
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court Questions Transparency in Bihar SIR Row | “A Person Would Know Whether His Name Is There on the Electoral Roll or Not,” Says Justice Kant as Bench Seeks ECI’s Response on Alleged Voter Deletions
SC allows VC appointments in agreed universities, keeps contested cases for chamber review. Bench stresses no open discussion on individual candidates.
Today, On 16th September, Supreme Court slammed Maharashtra State Election Commission for delaying local body elections, saying, “Your inaction reflects incompetence.” The Court directed that all elections must be conducted by January 31, 2026, and no further extensions will be allowed. The Supreme Court heard urgent pleas regarding the delayed local body elections in Maharashtra. […]
The Supreme Court will hear petitions on September 8 challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The move has triggered political and legal disputes before the 2025 Assembly elections.
Supreme Court has asked the petitioner to approach the Jammu and Kashmir High Court against the government’s order banning 25 books. The bench also requested the High Court Chief Justice to form a three-judge bench for early hearing.
