December 2, 2025
Supreme Court Told EC Has Become ‘Despot’ Over Voter List Revamp
In Supreme Court, petitioners claim the Election Commission’s new Special Intensive Revision (SIR) threatens citizenship and voting rights. They argue it risks disenfranchisement and statelessness by over-scrutinising voters. EC defends its power under Article 324 and calls it necessary for fair elections. The court hears heated arguments on this fresh overhaul of electoral rolls.