Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court said it will hear all West Bengal SIR violence cases on January 19 after receiving responses from the parties. A lawyer mentioned a counter affidavit detailing six incidents and sought listing alongside a Bihar matter.
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.
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning why the Election Commission of India is conducting only a “Special Revision” in Assam instead of a full “Special Intensive Revision” like in other States. The plea raises concerns over illegal immigrants affecting electoral rolls and demographic balance.
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.
