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Supreme Court to examine plea challenging voter roll revision in Bihar
The Supreme Court stated it will examine everything after a group of petitioners, including Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, challenged the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar by the Election Commission of India. Petitioners allege the exercise is arbitrary and could lead to mass disenfranchisement of genuine voters, highlighting transparency concerns, impact on marginalized sections, and arbitrary deletions. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai posted the matter for further hearing after the ECI files its response.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- Petitioners argue that the ongoing revision process is arbitrary and could lead to large-scale disenfranchisement of genuine voters.
- The ECI maintains that SIR is a routine process to verify and update electoral rolls by cross-checking citizen details.
- A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai sought the Election Commission's response on the matter.
Exam Facts
- The case is heard by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The petition raises concerns regarding Article 21 (Right to life and personal liberty) and democratic participation.
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