Supreme Court issues notice to ECI as Mamata Banerjee challenges the SIR electoral roll revision in West Bengal, alleging selective targeting and disenfranchisement.
Read Full ArticleMamata Banerjee moves the Supreme Court challenging electoral roll revision, seeking West Bengal Assembly elections on existing voter rolls.
ECI flags nearly 14 lakh voter forms as ‘uncollectable’ during West Bengal’s Special Electoral Roll Revision, prompting scrutiny of accuracy and verification processes.
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.
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 directs EC to accept Aadhaar as valid ID for voter registration, clarifying it proves identity but not citizenship under RP Act.
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 seeking extension of Sept 8 deadline for filing claims, objections in Bihar voter list revision.
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 seeks EC’s reply on plea alleging exclusion of 65 lakh voters in Bihar during electoral roll revision; hearing set for August 12.
SC warns of intervention if mass voter exclusion found in Bihar’s electoral roll revision; hearing on draft list set for August 12–13.
SC declines stay on Bihar draft voter list; asks EC to consider Aadhaar, Voter ID for inclusion ahead of Assembly polls on August 1.
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