Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:47pm on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday India
The Supreme Court adopted a cautious, probing stance toward petitions challenging Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, signaling tough times ahead for petitioners. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi emphasized rectification over suspension, questioning whether objections represent genuine disenfranchisement concerns or political interests. Petitioners, including DMK's RS Bharathi and Trinamool's Dola Sen, cited monsoon disruptions, festive periods, and connectivity issues. However, the Court backed Election Commission's mandate and discretion, drawing confidence from Bihar's successful SIR experience where 65 lakh voters were removed yet record 66.9% turnout occurred. The bench stressed enabling easy participation while respecting constitutional authority. (PC: The Indian Express & The Federal)
