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Supreme Court Criticises Election Commission Over Delhi SIR Deletions
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM
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The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission’s handling of Delhi’s Sensitive Information Request deletions, calling the action inadequate.
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure with the Election Commission (EC) over its recent decision to delete a batch of Sensitive Information Requests (SIR) filed in Delhi. The bench questioned whether the EC had applied due diligence before removing the requests, noting that the deletions could affect transparency in the electoral process.
The court observed that the EC’s action appeared to be a “blanket” removal without adequate justification, and warned that such practices might undermine public confidence in the poll‑monitoring institution. It directed the EC to provide a detailed explanation of the criteria used for the deletions and to ensure that any future SIR handling complies with legal standards.
Legal experts said the ruling underscores the judiciary’s willingness to scrutinise the EC’s administrative decisions, especially when they intersect with the right to information. The EC has not yet responded publicly to the court’s remarks.
The court observed that the EC’s action appeared to be a “blanket” removal without adequate justification, and warned that such practices might undermine public confidence in the poll‑monitoring institution. It directed the EC to provide a detailed explanation of the criteria used for the deletions and to ensure that any future SIR handling complies with legal standards.
Legal experts said the ruling underscores the judiciary’s willingness to scrutinise the EC’s administrative decisions, especially when they intersect with the right to information. The EC has not yet responded publicly to the court’s remarks.