Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE: ECI responds to petitions against electoral exercise
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in multiple states.
Background
The Election Commission of India (ECI) proposed the SIR to remove illegal aliens and ensure only eligible Indian citizens are on the electoral roll. The Supreme Court questioned the timing of the exercise after a two-decade gap.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: The body responsible for conducting electoral roll revisions and managing elections in India
- PostGyanesh Kumar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional significance of maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls in ensuring free and fair elections in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Delays in periodic intensive revisions leading to potential inclusion of ineligible voters
- Data integrity: Balancing the removal of illegal aliens with the constitutional right to suffrage for eligible citizens
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Constitutional Mandate · Voter Franchise · Administrative Oversight
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