. NEW DELHI: Calcutta HC holds the key to whether nearly 45 lakh ‘doubtful electors’ will be able to participate in the Bengal assembly elections – their cases being adjudicated by judicial officers in line with SC’s Feb directives. Of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful elector’ cases, 15 lakh have been adjudicated so far, according to reports. CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the “learned judges” working as per the HC’s directions will be putting out the supplementary list of names approved for inclusion in the state electoral roll, following which EC will add them back to the final roll. The electors added shall be eligible to vote in the upcoming poll in the state.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘All oil and energy infrastructure will turn to ashes,’ says Iran after US hits Kharg Island’I’m what?’ Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu mocks death rumours, shows off five fingers – watch’Must take care’: Trump urges nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as conflict with Iran intensifies Praising SIR and calling it a “massive democratic exercise”, Kumar said it has delivered a pure electoral roll, “a bedrock of democracy”, in line with Article 326. An EC official, however, said the rules require the voters’ list to be frozen on the last date of nomination, with additions allowed till 10 days before that, leaving the remaining period for possible appeals. There is a provision for a two-point appeal process against final roll entries, the first point being the district magistrate and the second and final one, the chief electoral officer of the state or UT concerned. This means that the roll may be frozen on March 27 in respect of 152 assembly constituencies of Bengal covered in the first phase of polling on April 23, and on April 1 for 142 seats scheduled to go to polls on April 29.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDiscussed Ways To Fast-Track EU FTA With S Jaishankar: Piyush GoyalIndian Vessel ‘Jag Laadki’ Escapes Unhurt After Attack At Fujairah Oil TerminalSTF Arrests Man Who Helped Bangladeshi Murder Suspects Sneak Into India After Dhaka KillingRahul Gandhi Writes To PM Modi, Demands Bharat Ratna For BSP Founder Kanshi RamTMC MP Mahua Moitra Accuses BJP Workers Of Bringing -Jungle Raj- To West Bengal‘Chai-Pakora At Parl Door’: Amit Shah Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi Over LPG Protest, AI Summit Row7 Indian Pilgrims Killed, Several Injured After Bus Slips Off Mountain Road In NepalInfiltration Bid Foiled In J&K: Pakistani Terrorist Killed In Army-Police Joint Operation In Uri‘Because I Am Brahmin…’: Mani Shankar Aiyar Slams BJP, Clarifies ‘Neech Aadmi’ Comment On PM Modi‘Act Of Aggression’: India Strongly Condemns Pakistan’s Air Strikes On Afghanistan123PhotostoriesStomach feels tight after a normal meal? Gastroenterologists explain why digestion can slow down and share simple habits that help ease post-meal bloating7 summer foods Indians traditionally ate to beat the heatAmerican TV sitcoms to watch with friends: ‘Friends’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and more10 benefits of eating soaked almonds daily: Dietitians explain how this simple morning habit supports brain, heart and digestive healthSara Tendulkar steps out with new bhabhi Saaniya Chandhok after Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding; their saree looks steal the spotlightThe best romantic comedies on TV: ‘Bhakarwadi’, ‘Anandibaa aur Emily’ and more6 foods that may cause bloating if eaten too often7 architectural features that increase natural light in housesPriyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Rashmika Mandanna: Pan-Indian actresses who conquered multiple film industries10 ways Kathal or Jackfruit is prepared across India123Hot PicksIran war newsLPG crisis in IndiaElection CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingSanju SamsonBrittany Mahomes Net WorthWilt ChamberlainMovsar EvloevMichael BispingLPG Crisis IndiaAssembly election dateIran US WarIPL 2026 Chennai Super KingsMiddle East War
NEW DELHI: Calcutta HC holds the key to whether nearly 45 lakh ‘doubtful electors’ will be able to participate in the Bengal assembly elections – their cases being adjudicated by judicial officers in line with SC’s Feb directives. Of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful elector’ cases, 15 lakh have been adjudicated so far, according to reports. CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the “learned judges” working as per the HC’s directions will be putting out the supplementary list of names approved for inclusion in the state electoral roll, following which EC will add them back to the final roll. The electors added shall be eligible to vote in the upcoming poll in the state. Praising SIR and calling it a “massive democratic exercise”, Kumar said it has delivered a pure electoral roll, “a bedrock of democracy”, in line with Article 326. An EC official, however, said the rules require the voters’ list to be frozen on the last date of nomination, with additions allowed till 10 days before that, leaving the remaining period for possible appeals. There is a provision for a two-point appeal process against final roll entries, the first point being the district magistrate and the second and final one, the chief electoral officer of the state or UT concerned. This means that the roll may be frozen on March 27 in respect of 152 assembly constituencies of Bengal covered in the first phase of polling on April 23, and on April 1 for 142 seats scheduled to go to polls on April 29.
