The Supreme Court is hearing petitions by Rahul Gandhi and others challenging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing a batch of petitions filed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and associated protests in Delhi. The petitions allege large-scale, arbitrary deletions of voter names and systemic irregularities, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Court’s intervention comes amid escalating political tensions over the integrity of the electoral roll revision process. Petitioners argue that the deletions disproportionately affect marginalized and migrant voters, undermining democratic participation. They cite violations of procedural fairness and transparency in the SIR process, which began earlier this year and has reportedly led to millions being excluded without proper notice.
The matter is being heard urgently, with civil society groups and election watchdogs closely monitoring developments. The Court’s eventual ruling could have far-reaching implications for electoral accountability and the independence of the Election Commission under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Citations
- Rahul Gandhi v. Election Commission of India (Pending)
