Today, On 22nd August, Supreme Court, in Bihar SIR row, slammed political parties for silence on missing 65 lakh voters. Justice Kant said, “We are on inaction of political parties now… What are the booth level agents doing then?”
The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that names and details of 65 lakh voters, excluded from Bihar’s draft electoral roll, have been published on all 38 district websites, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Court’s directions.
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision case, the Supreme Court told the Election Commission that people have a right to know and urged it to publish online the names of voters whose names were deleted from the rolls.
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court, during the hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, remarked that Bihar is the birthplace of democracy and also noted that the country’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, hailed from the state.
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision row, the Supreme Court asked the Election Commission, “What documents were taken in 2003 exercise?” The Court sought clarity on the basis of using the 2003 reference date for voter list revision. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday requested the Election Commission of India […]
ECI told the Supreme Court it is not legally required to publish a separate list of excluded voters or reasons for their exclusion in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision. The poll body called the petitioner’s claims “patently false and erroneous.”
Today, On 6th August, Supreme Court tells ECI to submit a detailed reply by August 10 on deletion of 65 lakh names from Bihar draft voter list, saying, “We will ensure every affected voter is heard and considered.”
Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.
The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.
