voter rights
Supreme Court Calls for Clear Guidelines on Electoral Roll Revision as Opposition Lawyers Skip SIR Hearing
Oct 16, 2025 11:06 pm CST
The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for clear guidelines and a Standard Operating Procedure for nationwide implementation of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while noting the absence of senior opposition lawyers during a crucial hearing. The court is examining the constitutional validity of the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar amid allegations of voter deletions without proper notice, with the final electoral rolls expected by October 17 and further arguments scheduled for November.
Bihar Voter List Controversy: Supreme Court Examines Claims of 47 Lakh Adults Disenfranchised in Special Intensive Revision
Oct 09, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Yogendra Yadav presents evidence to Supreme Court showing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists eliminated 47 lakh adults, including 16 lakh women, potentially disenfranchising 10% of the state's adult population. The Election Commission denies these claims while the court orders legal assistance for affected citizens.
No Appeals Filed Against Voter Deletions in Bihar as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches
Oct 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
The Election Commission reported zero appeals filed under Section 24(A) regarding voter name deletions in Bihar, despite removing 3.66 lakh names from electoral rolls. This revelation comes before a crucial Supreme Court hearing where petitioners argue voters weren't properly notified about removals, while the Commission maintains the deletion process was legitimate ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Bihar BJP Chief's Demand for Burqa-Clad Voter Verification Sparks Political Controversy
Oct 05, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Bihar's political landscape heats up as BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal's demand for verifying burqa-clad voters creates tensions between coalition partners and opposition. The controversy centers on voter identification practices, with the RJD calling it a "political conspiracy" while JDU distances itself from its ally's position. The debate raises questions about balancing electoral integrity with cultural respect ahead of upcoming Bihar elections.