SC seeks status of appeals against voter deletions before tribunals NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to furnish details of appeals decided and pending before appellate tribunals set up to hear pleas against voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing a plea filed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who sought expeditious disposal of SIR-related cases before the appellate tribunals.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe CJI-led bench sought details of the cases disposed of so far as well as those still pending before the tribunals. It also issued notice to the Election Commission and fixed Chowdhury’s plea for further hearing on August 25.On March 10, the top court had directed the setting up of independent appellate tribunals headed by former high court judges to hear appeals against the exclusion of voters from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in West Bengal.The court had also permitted the deployment of trial court judges from West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand to deal with complaints related to the revision exercise.The SIR in West Bengal was conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Court amid allegations of irregularities and concerns over a “trust deficit” between the then state government and the Election Commission.Following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, former CM Mamata Banerjee repeatedly targeted the Election Commission and the BJP over the deletion of names from electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’CJP Core Committee Dispute: Two Youths On Hunger Strike In Abhijit Dipke’s Hometown Hospitalised‘Only Dialogue Can Solve This’: Rahul Gandhi Backs Peaceful Jharkhand Student Protest | WatchJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In Jharkhand123Photostories10 iconic potato dishes from around the world every food lover should knowAugust jade plant care: 5 easy steps to encourage fuller, healthier growthFrom Ajay Devgn hosting the upcoming season of Crime Patrol to Madhuri Dixit returning as a host after 24 years: Bollywood stars and their TV debutsFlorida’s most unusual city names: The strange stories behind 10 names you probably pass without thinking about10 surprising foods you can cook in an air fryer (that aren’t fries or nuggets)Psychology explains why being ignored hurts more than being rejectedFrom loyalty to alertness: 7 low-maintenance dog breeds for homeownersYour body needs more than sleep: 6 pillars of wellness that impact your energy and mood5 yoga positions that can undo hours of sitting“Everything is in a state of flux”: Sadhguru explains why these two times of day are special for yoga123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to furnish details of appeals decided and pending before appellate tribunals set up to hear pleas against voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing a plea filed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who sought expeditious disposal of SIR-related cases before the appellate tribunals.
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The CJI-led bench sought details of the cases disposed of so far as well as those still pending before the tribunals. It also issued notice to the Election Commission and fixed Chowdhury’s plea for further hearing on August 25.On March 10, the top court had directed the setting up of independent appellate tribunals headed by former high court judges to hear appeals against the exclusion of voters from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in West Bengal.The court had also permitted the deployment of trial court judges from West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand to deal with complaints related to the revision exercise.The SIR in West Bengal was conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Court amid allegations of irregularities and concerns over a “trust deficit” between the then state government and the Election Commission.Following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, former CM Mamata Banerjee repeatedly targeted the Election Commission and the BJP over the deletion of names from electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.
