TMC, BJP hail Supreme Court order on deploying judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha for SIR in the State
The Supreme Court intervened in the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, allowing the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to deploy judicial officers from neighboring states. Both Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party welcomed the court's decision, with the former calling it a victory for Bengal's citizens and the latter blaming the state government for the situation. The Supreme Court directed the publication of electoral rolls on February 28th and clarified that supplementary lists can be issued as the verification process continues.
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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