Supreme Court asks Bengal poll officers to pursue appeals on SIR exclusion
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court directed over 65 West Bengal electoral officers excluded from voter rolls due to discrepancies during Special Intensive Revision to pursue appeals before Appellate Tribunals. Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench declined to intervene on their petition seeking voting rights during the Assembly elections pending appeal resolution.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaChief Justice Surya KantWest BengalElection Commission of IndiaSpecial Intensive RevisionAppellate Tribunals