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Supreme Court rejects extension of Kerala SIR deadline, asks EC to probe voter exclusion
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM
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The Supreme Court declined to prolong the deadline for the Special Investigation Report in Kerala and directed the Election Commission to look into allegations that some voters were excluded from the electoral roll.
New Delhi: In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court refused to extend the deadline for filing the Special Investigation Report (SIR) related to the Kerala electoral roll controversy. The bench noted that the existing timeline was sufficient for the parties involved to present their evidence.
The court also instructed the Election Commission of India to examine claims that certain eligible voters were omitted from the electoral list in Kerala. The commission has been asked to verify the allegations and take corrective action if any irregularities are found.
Legal experts said the decision underscores the judiciary's emphasis on timely resolution of electoral disputes while ensuring that voter rights are protected. The Election Commission is expected to submit its findings in the coming weeks.
The matter arose after petitions alleged that administrative lapses led to the exclusion of thousands of voters from the state's voter database, potentially affecting upcoming elections. The Supreme Court's order seeks to address these concerns before the next electoral cycle.
The court also instructed the Election Commission of India to examine claims that certain eligible voters were omitted from the electoral list in Kerala. The commission has been asked to verify the allegations and take corrective action if any irregularities are found.
Legal experts said the decision underscores the judiciary's emphasis on timely resolution of electoral disputes while ensuring that voter rights are protected. The Election Commission is expected to submit its findings in the coming weeks.
The matter arose after petitions alleged that administrative lapses led to the exclusion of thousands of voters from the state's voter database, potentially affecting upcoming elections. The Supreme Court's order seeks to address these concerns before the next electoral cycle.