Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bihar SIR on May 27
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Why in news
The Supreme Court is set to deliver a verdict on petitions filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms challenging the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar.
Background
The Association for Democratic Reforms accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of exceeding its powers and lacking transparency during the SIR exercise. The court's deliberations included a significant judicial intervention regarding the inclusion of Aadhaar as a proof of identity.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: The body responsible for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
- FactAadhaar was included as a proof of identity during the judicial intervention in the SIR case.
- PlaceBihar: The state where the specific SIR exercise being challenged is located.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional validity of administrative revisions in electoral rolls and the role of the Election Commission in ensuring transparency and inclusivity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency gap: Lack of public disclosure in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process
- Identity verification: Balancing Aadhaar-based authentication with the right to vote for marginalized groups
- Jurisdictional overreach: Assessing the limits of ECI's executive powers during voter list revisions
Keywords: Constitutional validity · Transparency · Electoral integrity · Judicial intervention · Administrative oversight
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