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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Allows Petitioner to Approach Calcutta HC Over Alleged Ration List Name Deletions
    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Allows Petitioner to Approach Calcutta HC Over Alleged Ration List Name Deletions
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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Allows Petitioner to Approach Calcutta HC Over Alleged Ration List Name Deletions

    The Supreme Court allowed a petitioner to approach the Calcutta High Court over allegations that names excluded from West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were being removed from ration lists. The Bench permitted withdrawal of the petition and granted liberty for further legal action.

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    Plea in Supreme Court Seeks Constituency-Wise Disclosure of Electoral Roll Revisions in West Bengal, Raises Concerns Over Voter Exclusions
    Plea in Supreme Court Seeks Constituency-Wise Disclosure of Electoral Roll Revisions in West Bengal, Raises Concerns Over Voter Exclusions
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    Plea in Supreme Court Seeks Constituency-Wise Disclosure of Electoral Roll Revisions in West Bengal, Raises Concerns Over Voter Exclusions

    A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks constituency-wise disclosure of voter exclusions and electoral roll changes during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision, alleging transparency concerns and potential impact on voter participation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, despite the Court upholding the Election Commission’s revision powers.

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    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power
    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power
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    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power

    Today, On 27th May, The Supreme Court held that the Election Commission did not exceed its statutory authority by conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Court delivered this finding while deciding multiple petitions that had challenged the SIR exercise in Bihar.

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    BREAKING | WB SIR Row| Won’t Allow Any Impediment in Conduct of Special Intensive Revision: Supreme Court
    BREAKING | WB SIR Row| Won’t Allow Any Impediment in Conduct of Special Intensive Revision: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | WB SIR Row| Won’t Allow Any Impediment in Conduct of Special Intensive Revision: Supreme Court

    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.”

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    West Bengal SIR | Mass Deletion of Eligible Voters: TMC Moves Supreme Court Against Electoral Rolls
    West Bengal SIR | Mass Deletion of Eligible Voters: TMC Moves Supreme Court Against Electoral Rolls
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    West Bengal SIR |  Mass Deletion of Eligible Voters: TMC Moves Supreme Court Against Electoral Rolls

    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.

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    Supreme Court Will Remain Accessible to Litigants Even at Midnight: CJI Surya Kant’s Historic Announcement
    Supreme Court Will Remain Accessible to Litigants Even at Midnight: CJI Surya Kant’s Historic Announcement
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    Supreme Court Will Remain Accessible to Litigants Even at Midnight: CJI Surya Kant’s Historic Announcement

    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.

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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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    “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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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive

    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.

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    SIR Controversy: Parliament to Debate Electoral Reforms Amid BLO Deaths During Voter Roll Revision
    SIR Controversy: Parliament to Debate Electoral Reforms Amid BLO Deaths During Voter Roll Revision
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    SIR Controversy: Parliament to Debate Electoral Reforms Amid BLO Deaths During Voter Roll Revision

    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.

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