SC judgment today on SIR exercise challenge
The Supreme Court is set to rule on petitions challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This ruling could significantly impact voter rights and the legitimacy of citizenship verification processes in India. The case has raised concerns about the legality of the SIR exercise and its implications for upcoming assembly elections.
- ▪The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on the validity of the SIR exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India.
- ▪Petitioners argue that the SIR process has led to large-scale disenfranchisement and improperly shifted the burden of proof for citizenship onto voters.
- ▪The Election Commission defends the SIR as a necessary measure to ensure the integrity of electoral rolls.
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SC judgment today on SIR exercise challengeThe Supreme Court will rule on petitions challenging the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, impacting voter rights and citizenship verification.Published on: May 27, 2026 7:00 AM ISTBy Utkarsh Anand, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court will on Wednesday deliver its ruling on petitions challenging the validity of the special intensive revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India, in what will amount to the most significant judicial review of the country’s electoral roll architecture since the Constitution came into force.SC judgment today on SIR exercise challengeA bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi had on January 29 reserved judgment after hearing arguments over…
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