Author: Vineeta Agrawal | M.Sc. (EM)

New Delhi, July 10, 2025 – The Supreme Court today upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) authority to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, while raising crucial concerns about its timing, documentation policies, and legal basis. 🏛️ Court’s Decision A bench led by Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi refused to stay the SIR exercise and permitted continuation. However, the justices emphasized the EC’s constitutional duty to maintain accurate voter lists under Articles 324 and 326 and the Representation of the People Act. The Court directed the ECI to consider using commonly held…

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