Special Intensive Revision

The SC will hear a plea seeking public disclosure of Delhi SIR notices and safeguards for restoring names of previously enrolled voters omitted from electoral rolls.

The Election Commission of India (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have been named as respondents.

The opposition decided to approach the Supreme Court after the President of India sought evidence to substantiate allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

The reduction in the electorate compared with the pre-SIR figures was attributed to deaths, voters shifting permanently, voters being absent or duplication of votes.

The court clarified that the revised Form 6 was not examined during the Bihar SIR proceedings and agreed to hear a plea challenging changes to voter registration requirements on October 27.

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CM VD Satheesan moved the resolution that was passed with the support of the opposition, LDF, while three BJP MLAs objected.

The senior advocate alleges the court has failed to provide relief despite repeated pleas over voter deletions and inclusions during the Special Intensive Revision.

124 former IAS, IFS and allied services officers defend the Election Commission and SIR, questioning vote rigging allegations and citing electoral safeguards.

Police invoked BNS provisions on joint criminal liability, disobedience of public orders and obstruction of public servants.

CJP accused the govt of restricting democratic protests ahead of its Jantar Mantar demonstration against CEC, as the SC objected to curbs disrupting public transport.

He sought an examination of whether Rathee's participation in and address at the protest were permissible under the applicable immigration and visa regulations.

Yogi Adithyanath's remarks come amid demands by Opposition parties, student organisations and civil society groups for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the SIR exercise.