The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition figures from the INDIA bloc. The legal action challenges ongoing voter deletions associated with Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercises, coinciding with heightened political demonstrations and debates over electoral integrity.
The court proceedings follow a high-profile march staged by opposition leaders on October 12. During the legal developments, the Supreme Court addressed the demonstrations, with the Chief Justice remarking that no entity can attempt to browbeat the judiciary. Justices subsequently issued notices to political figures involved in the march, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav.
In addition to reviewing the petition regarding voter roll revisions, the Supreme Court sought formal responses from both the Central Government and the Election Commission of India. The hearings continue to draw significant national attention amidst ongoing protests and political friction surrounding election administration.