Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court’s recent observations on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls highlight the complex interplay between electoral integrity, administrative capacity, and political contestation. The Court noted that, barring West Bengal, the revision exercise has largely proceeded smoothly across States, suggesting that most challenges are logistical rather than systemic. The case arises from petitions challenging aspects such as the categorisation of voters under “logical discrepancy” and procedural concerns in West Bengal.
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