Today, On 11th November, The Supreme Court questioned the poll body’s authority to decide citizenship during the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying “If ECI Has No Power, It Won’t,” while hearing pleas challenging the exercise in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
The All India Bar Association (AIBA) criticized a Madras High Court judge’s outburst during a virtual hearing, calling it inappropriate. AIBA urged the Chief Justice of India to create a monitoring committee, address breaches of confidentiality, and ensure respectful courtroom behavior. Concerns were raised about the implications for judicial conduct and advocate rights.