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.

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.

Shocking! My Name Was Deleted After Adjudication: Ex-Calcutta High Court Judge to Move Tribunal After Removal from West Bengal SIR

Former Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi, now heading the West Bengal Board of Auqaf, was shocked to find his name deleted from the electoral roll, while the names of his wife and elder son remain under adjudication despite ongoing verification.

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.”

SIR Phase 2| Aadhaar Cannot Be Proof of Citizenship and Can Only Serve as Proof of Identity: ECI Tells Supreme Court

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.