SIR Expansion 2025: Supreme Court Yet to Rule on EC’s Powers

As the Election Commission expands its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, petitions before the Supreme Court challenge the EC’s legal authority to conduct the exercise and verify voters’ citizenship. The Centre and EC cite constitutional mandate, while petitioners flag statutory gaps, privacy risks and federal concerns. A crucial ruling is awaited. Hearings resume amid nationwide implementation and scrutiny.