Today, On 9th February, The Supreme Court directed West Bengal to ensure over 8,000 officers assigned for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls report to district electoral officers by Tuesday evening. CJI Surya Kant said, “We will not allow any impediment in conduct of SIR.”
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) approaches the Supreme Court, alleging mass deletion of eligible voters during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party raises concerns over procedural flaws, digital mismanagement, and voter disenfranchisement.
CJI Suryakant announced that the Supreme Court will remain accessible to litigants even at midnight, allowing individuals to seek legal redress at any hour. He said those facing crises or arrest threats can approach courts to protect rights.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court heard pleas on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, with lawyers highlighting extreme stress on BLOs, including suicides and FIRs. The Court said States must replace struggling workers and ensure no undue pressure is put on them.
Parliament has scheduled a debate on electoral reforms as outrage grows over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls and rising BLO deaths. Opposition leaders demand urgent accountability and transparency in the nationwide revision process.
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.
The Supreme Court will hear on December 9 the plea seeking provisional inclusion of pre-2014 Bangladeshi migrants in West Bengal’s SIR process. Petitioners argue earlier judgments already grant them protection, while the CJI says each case must be evaluated individually.
Today, On 26th November, The Supreme Court on Kerala SIR clarified that the Election Commission is not a post office to blindly accept every voter form. The Court stressed that each inclusion must follow a reasonable and fair process.
