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Election Commission Had Power To Conduct SIR: SC [Read Judgment]
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Election Commission Had Power To Conduct SIR: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court upholds Bihar’s 2025 Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, affirming ECI’s constitutional power under Article 324.

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West Bengal ‘Most Polarised State’: SC Orders CAPF Deployment After Mob Attacks Judicial Officers Judiciary
West Bengal ‘Most Polarised State’: SC Orders CAPF Deployment After Mob Attacks Judicial Officers

Supreme Court slams West Bengal over mob attack on judicial officers, calls it ‘most polarised’, orders CAPF deployment and CBI/NIA probe.

Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Challenging ECI’s Mass Transfer of Officers in West Bengal [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Challenging ECI’s Mass Transfer of Officers in West Bengal [Read Judgment]

Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL challenging ECI’s mass transfer of officers in West Bengal, upholding its powers under Article 324.

SC Allows Deployment of Judges from Odisha and Jharkhand to Clear Massive Backlog in West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision Judiciary
SC Allows Deployment of Judges from Odisha and Jharkhand to Clear Massive Backlog in West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

Supreme Court allows judges from Odisha and Jharkhand to help clear the massive backlog in West Bengal electoral roll revision ahead of 2026 polls.

“Why Not Assam ?”: Mamata Banerjee Challenges WB SIR, Supreme Court Issues Notice to ECI Judiciary
“Why Not Assam ?”: Mamata Banerjee Challenges WB SIR, Supreme Court Issues Notice to ECI

Supreme Court issues notice to ECI as Mamata Banerjee challenges the SIR electoral roll revision in West Bengal, alleging selective targeting and disenfranchisement.

Mamata Banerjee Moves SC Against Special Intensive Revision, Seeks West Bengal Elections on Existing Voter Rolls

Mamata Banerjee moves the Supreme Court challenging electoral roll revision, seeking West Bengal Assembly elections on existing voter rolls.

Nearly 14 Lakh Voter Forms in West Bengal Flagged ‘Uncollectable’ Amid Special Electoral Roll Revision

ECI flags nearly 14 lakh voter forms as ‘uncollectable’ during West Bengal’s Special Electoral Roll Revision, prompting scrutiny of accuracy and verification processes.

ADR's approach communal, EC tells SC on claim of Muslims' exclusion in Bihar SIR

EC tells SC that ADR’s claim of Muslim exclusion in Bihar voter rolls reflects a “communal approach,” dismissing it as false and politically motivated.

Can't stop EC from SIR across country but strike it down if any illegality found: SC

SC says it can’t halt EC’s nationwide electoral roll revision, but will strike down Bihar’s SIR if illegality found. Hearing on Oct 7.

SC tells EC to accept Aadhaar as document for voters' registration

SC directs EC to accept Aadhaar as valid ID for voter registration, clarifying it proves identity but not citizenship under RP Act.

SC approves EC's move to accept claims or objections to draft electoral rolls beyond Sep 1

SC allows EC to accept claims and objections to Bihar draft electoral rolls even after Sept 1 deadline, till last date of nominations.

SC to hear on Monday pleas to extend September 8 deadline for claims, objections in Bihar SIR [Read Order]

SC to hear on Monday pleas seeking extension of Sept 8 deadline for filing claims, objections in Bihar voter list revision.

Law does not require to provide separate list of electors not included in draft rolls, EC tells SC

EC tells SC no legal mandate to publish separate list or reasons for voters excluded from draft rolls; affected persons can file claims under Form 6.

SC asks EC to file response to plea seeking reasons for excluding 65 lakh voters in Bihar's SIR

SC seeks EC’s reply on plea alleging exclusion of 65 lakh voters in Bihar during electoral roll revision; hearing set for August 12.

'Will step in if there is mass exclusion of voters', SC on SIR in Bihar

SC warns of intervention if mass voter exclusion found in Bihar’s electoral roll revision; hearing on draft list set for August 12–13.


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