Supreme Court gives petitioners 10 days to counter EC on Bihar roll revision

The Supreme Court set a ten‑day deadline for petitioners to submit their counter‑statements to the Election Commission regarding the recent revision of Bihar's electoral roll. The petitioners, who argue that the revision could disenfranchise eligible voters, had sought a stay on the EC's order. While the court refused to halt the revision, it granted a limited window for objections. The Election Commission announced the update as part of its routine effort to ensure accurate voter lists ahead of upcoming elections, and will now consider the petitioners' submissions before finalising the roll. Legal analysts note that a ten‑day period is typical in such cases, allowing both sides to present evidence without unduly delaying the electoral process. The issue remains pending, with further orders contingent on the content of the petitioners' responses.