250 judicial officers drafted for final SIR push in Bengal; leaves cancelled, important cases shifted to other courts
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The Supreme Court ordered the resumption of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal by cancelling judicial officers' leaves to resolve disputed electoral rolls.
Background
The Supreme Court directed the resumption of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal. The process aims to resolve approximately 45 lakh disputed electoral roll cases, with central forces deployed in two phases ahead of elections.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSIR process involves resolving approximately 45 lakh disputed electoral roll cases in West Bengal
- BodySupreme Court ordered the cancellation of judicial officers' leaves to expedite the SIR process
- FactCentral forces are planned for deployment in West Bengal in two phases ahead of elections
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of accurate electoral roll management in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Complexity of reconciling 45 lakh disputed entries in a high-stakes electoral environment
- Judicial oversight: Balancing the urgency of electoral timelines with the procedural requirements of intensive revision
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Judicial Oversight · Special Intensive Revision · Administrative Efficiency · Democratic Process
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