West Bengal SIR hearing LIVE: Supreme Court continues hearing pleas on SIR
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Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions regarding the Special Electoral Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged targeted manipulation of electoral rolls.
Background
The Supreme Court bench includes Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria. The court sought replies from the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal by February 9, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- PostThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the state-level head responsible for conducting elections and electoral revisions.
- FactThe Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal regarding the SIR exercise.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional safeguards available to ensure the integrity of electoral rolls against allegations of partisan manipulation during special revision exercises.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Ensuring the Election Commission's independence from state executive influence during electoral revisions
- Data integrity: Balancing the need for periodic roll updates with the risk of systematic exclusion of voters
- Judicial oversight: The role of the judiciary in adjudicating disputes over electoral roll management processes
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Constitutional Safeguards · Election Commission · Judicial Review · Democratic Process
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