SC says ‘migration’ in SIR order may include crossings into India
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission of India's justification for including international border crossings under 'migration' in a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) order.
Background
The Supreme Court examined the Election Commission of India's (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) order. Senior advocate Raju Ramachandran argued that the EC should not act as a vigilante or play an inquisitorial role in verifying citizenship.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (EC) is the body responsible for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) order.
- FactThe SIR order specifically includes 'migration' which the Court noted may encompass international border crossings.
- PostRaju Ramachandran is the Senior Advocate who challenged the EC's inquisitorial role in the matter.
For Mains
Q. Critically examine the constitutional boundaries of the Election Commission's powers regarding the verification of citizenship during electoral roll revisions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional overreach: Potential conflict between EC's administrative mandate and its role as a neutral electoral body
- Legal friction: Conflict between existing citizenship verification mechanisms and the EC's independent inquisitorial actions
Keywords: Constitutional mandate · Inquisitorial role · Electoral integrity · Administrative overreach · Citizenship verification
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