EC using ‘very restrictive’ software tools unable to fathom ‘natural differences’, says Supreme Court
The EC's use of restrictive software is raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the Election Commission's (EC) use of restrictive software in West Bengal's special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, leading to notices being sent to individuals with seemingly minor discrepancies. The court directed the EC to extend the deadline for claims-and-objections and deploy fresh personnel, while also questioning the logic behind sending notices to mapped individuals who were already on the 2002 electoral roll. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant emphasized that the software's application has created a "policy challenge" without considering ground realities.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India suspended seven assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal for misconduct and misuse of statutory powers.
— The Hindu
The Trinamool Congress accuses the Election Commission of violating a Supreme Court order by rejecting financial assistance documents for SIR hearings.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of India of violating Supreme Court directives by issuing instructions through WhatsApp during the Special Identification Roll exercise.
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