West Bengal SIR hearing: Supreme Court asks Calcutta HC to deploy more judicial officers
The Supreme Court intervened in the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, deploying additional judicial officers to aid the Election Commission of India (ECI). The court acknowledged the overwhelming number of claims and objections related to logical discrepancies and mapping issues, prompting the deployment of both serving and retired judges from neighboring states like Odisha and Jharkhand if needed. The court also instructed that verification would be based on documents listed in the ECI's October 27, 2025 SIR notification, with Aadhaar, Class 10 admit card, and pass certificate considered as proof. The Supreme Court allowed the publication of a voter list in West Bengal on February 28, 2026, with supplementary lists to be published until nomination for Assembly elections.
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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