The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of citizenship and can only serve as proof of identity. The ECI clarified this position during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process Phase 2.
Today, On 16th October, In the Bihar SIR Row, The Supreme Court emphasized that the Election Commission of India is fully aware of its duties and is legally bound to publish all changes in the electoral rolls without delay, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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.
Today, On 9th October, In the Bihar SIR Row, Supreme Court orders activation of para-legal volunteers and legal service lawyers to assist 3.66 lakh voters deleted from Bihar electoral rolls. Authorities urged to help affected citizens file statutory appeals before the last date.
Today, On 9th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court said voters missing from the final electoral list can approach district authorities. Advocate Prashant Bhushan points out that people in the draft roll are suddenly excluded without receiving individual deletion orders.
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,ECI Defends Special Intensive Revision in Supreme Court, Saying “Not a Single Affected Party Has Complained, Only Delhi NGOs Doing Data Analysis,” Highlighting Lack of Field-Level Grievances in Voter List Updates Across Bihar
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court Asks ECI to Reveal 3.66 Lakh Deleted and 21 Lakh Added Voters, and Clarify Whether the Added Names Were Previously Removed or Are New, Seeking Full Transparency in Electoral Roll
Today, On 7th October, in the Bihar SIR Row ,Supreme Court Questions Transparency in Bihar SIR Row | “A Person Would Know Whether His Name Is There on the Electoral Roll or Not,” Says Justice Kant as Bench Seeks ECI’s Response on Alleged Voter Deletions
Today, On 15th September, in the Bihar SIR Row ,The Supreme Court warned that the entire Special Intensive Revision process in Bihar can be invalidated even after the final voter list is published if any irregularities or illegalities are discovered during verification.
Today, On 15th September, in the Bihar SIR Row ,The Supreme Court observed that not only Aadhaar, but other documents like driving licenses and ration cards can also be forged. The remarks came during a plea challenging Aadhaar as a valid ID.
