Today, On 26th November, The Supreme Court on Kerala SIR clarified that the Election Commission is not a post office to blindly accept every voter form. The Court stressed that each inclusion must follow a reasonable and fair process.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Election Commission on a plea challenging the legality of anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000 to political parties. The petition claims such funding harms voter rights and weakens transparency in India’s electoral process.
Today, On 10th November, The West Bengal Congress has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state, alleging irregularities and bias in the voter list update process ahead of the upcoming elections in Bengal.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai underscores the significance of the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option, calling it a vital tool for voters to express dissent. He stresses that NOTA strengthens democracy by giving citizens a “meaningful choice and the ability to express dissent.”
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
