Direction for SIR at regular interval encroaches upon EC's exclusive jurisdiction: Poll panel to SC
The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court about electoral roll revisions. The commission stated that directing regular special revisions would encroach on its jurisdiction. It has discretion over revision policies. The EC directed pre-revision activities for electoral rolls, referencing January 1, 2026. The Supreme Court directed Aadhaar inclusion as identity proof in Bihar's revision.
The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court about electoral roll revisions. The commission stated that directing regular special revisions would encroach on its jurisdiction. It has discretion over revision policies. The EC directed pre-revision activities for electoral rolls, referencing January 1, 2026. The Supreme Court directed Aadhaar inclusion as identity proof in Bihar's revision.
