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Bombay HC orders EC to restore 97 names deleted from Goa’s supplementary electoral roll within 10 days
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Bombay High Court has directed the Election Commission to reinstate the names of 97 voters removed from Goa’s supplementary electoral roll, giving the commission ten days to comply.
The Bombay High Court issued an order directing the Election Commission of India to restore the names of 97 voters that were omitted from Goa's supplementary electoral roll (SIR). The court has set a deadline of ten days for the commission to comply with the directive.
The removal of the names raised concerns about the completeness of the electoral roll ahead of upcoming polls in the state. By ordering their reinstatement, the court aims to ensure that eligible voters are not disenfranchised.
The Election Commission has been asked to submit a compliance report within the stipulated period. Any further delay could invite additional legal scrutiny or contempt proceedings, underscoring the judiciary's role in safeguarding electoral integrity.
The removal of the names raised concerns about the completeness of the electoral roll ahead of upcoming polls in the state. By ordering their reinstatement, the court aims to ensure that eligible voters are not disenfranchised.
The Election Commission has been asked to submit a compliance report within the stipulated period. Any further delay could invite additional legal scrutiny or contempt proceedings, underscoring the judiciary's role in safeguarding electoral integrity.