SIR valid, ECI didn't breach any constitutional provision: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission of India's (ECI) authority to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating it did not breach any constitutional provisions. The court emphasized that the SIR is essential for ensuring free and fair elections and allows for the scrutiny of citizenship without stripping individuals of their rights. The ruling comes amidst criticism from the opposition regarding the motives behind the SIR exercise.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that the ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is valid and constitutional.
- ▪The court affirmed the ECI's power to review citizenship during the SIR while clarifying that exclusions do not equate to loss of citizenship.
- ▪The SIR aims to cleanse electoral rolls of ineligible voters, including deceased individuals and illegal immigrants.
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SIR valid, ECI didn't breach any constitutional provision, says Supreme Court in big rulingThe Supreme Court said on Wednesday that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of ECI has a direct nexus with free and fair election. Updated on: May 27, 2026 11:16 AM ISTReported by Utkarsh AnandShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Election Commission of India (ECI) had the authority to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and did not transgress any statutory or constitutional provision.
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