Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Allows Excluded Voters to Vote if Appeals Filed Before This Deadline
The court said 34 lakh appeals must be decided before excluded voters can be restored to the rolls and cast ballots.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to publish supplementary electoral rolls including voters cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or April 27, enabling eligible individuals to vote in the upcoming assembly elections.
- Nearly 91 lakh voters were removed during the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal, prompting over 34 lakh appeals before 19 Appellate Tribunals to challenge their exclusions.
- The Supreme Court rejected a petition challenging the Election Commission's transfer of 79 officers—63 police and 16 civil servants—though the bench kept the legal question regarding state consultation open.
- Security cover for 700 judicial officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision will remain in place until the assembly election concludes and cannot be withdrawn without the Court's prior permission.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant noted a 'trust deficit' between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government, while the Court clarified that pending appeals do not automatically grant individuals the right to vote.
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Supreme Court Clears Path for Disenfranchised Voters in West Bengal Elections
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that West Bengal eligible voters cleared by tribunals can participate in assembly polls. This decision was applauded by TMC and BJP leaders, as it ensures that previously excluded voters regain their rights before the election. The verdict emphasizes the fairness of the judiciary and the proper functioning of the electoral process.
Top Court Allows Last-Minute Inclusion Of 'Cleared' Voters In Bengal Rolls
"If the appeals are adjudicated by April 21 for the first phase and April 27 for the second phase then a supplementary revised electoral roll must be issued," the Supreme Court told the Election Commission.
West Bengal SIR: SC allows excluded persons to vote, if appeals allowed before April 21/27 - The Tribune
Bench led by CJI Surya Kant directs Election Commission to issue supplementary revised electoral roll to include such voters cleared by appellate tribunals to enable them to cast their votes in the upcoming assembly election
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