The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, overseen by the Election Commission of India, is facing challenges regarding its legality, leading to judicial review.
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The latest in this situation
- High court upheld SIR in Bihar, but Banerjee filed petitions seeking a stay on the process.
- Gandhi challenged SIR legality and Yadav sought judicial audit of the revision process.
- New allegations of SIR misuse and police excesses reported in Bihar and Tamil Nadu.
- ECI filed affidavits concerning appeals related to electoral rolls.
How it started
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What happened
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, overseen by the Election Commission of India, is facing challenges regarding its legality, leading to judicial review.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.High court upheld SIR in Bihar, but Banerjee filed petitions seeking a stay on the process.1 source
Gandhi challenged SIR legality and Yadav sought judicial audit of the revision process.1 source
SC scrutinizes ECI decisions and seeks responses from multiple opposition leaders.1 source
- ECI filed affidavits concerning appeals related to electoral rolls.Sub-event
- The SIR process is now being applied to determine eligibility for military service, requiring judicial guidance on state actions.Sub-event
- The SIR framework has been adopted in West Bengal, marking a step in Phase III of the revision process involving multiple states.Sub-event
- The Supreme Court reviewed the ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which was extended from Bihar to include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.Sub-event
- The Election Commission of India upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.Sub-event
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SC upholds SIR validity after facing challenges regarding its legality.1 source
The SIR exercise is under judicial review after being challenged regarding its legality.1 source
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The entities involved
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highest court in a jurisdiction
- ECI
Related events
- The Election Commission of India conducted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, which the Supreme Court subsequently upheld.
- The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's power to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid accusations against Rahul Gandhi for opposing the process.