SIR hearing LIVE: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the EC's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The court extended the deadline for objections by one week and asked the state to respond to allegations of violence against EC officials. Mamata Banerjee, TMC president and West Bengal Chief Minister, personally pleaded with the court against the poll roll cleanup exercise.
25 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court clarified that Madhyamik admit cards can be used as proof of birth and parentage during the West Bengal SIR, with submission deadlines set for February 26th.
— The Hindu
West Bengal judicial officers are experiencing disruptions due to the deployment of hundreds to process electoral roll revisions, impacting trials and proceedings.
27 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court affirmed judicial officers' adherence to court orders regarding accepted documents during West Bengal SIR verification.
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