West Bengal SIR hearing LIVE: Chief Justice of Calcutta HC writes to SC, says over 10 lakh objections decided
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Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing a petition regarding the deletion of over 10 lakh names from voter rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal.
Background
The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi is reviewing the deletion of erstwhile voters. Senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy argued that the plea concerns the removal of former voters from the electoral rolls during the ongoing SIR.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySupreme Court: Heard the petition on March 10, 2026
- FactOver 10 lakh objections were decided during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal
- PlaceWest Bengal: State where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is currently being conducted
For Mains
Q. Examine the importance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring free and fair elections while addressing the challenges of large-scale name deletions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accuracy of voter lists against fraudulent entries or technical errors
- Due process: Balancing administrative efficiency in roll revision with the right to suffrage
- Transparency: Mechanisms for citizens to contest and rectify arbitrary deletions from electoral rolls
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Right to Suffrage · Judicial Review · Election Commission
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