High Court asks EC why SIR omits citizens from voters list

A High Court issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking clarification on the purpose of the Supplementary Electoral Roll (SIR) that excludes certain citizens from the voters list. The court highlighted concerns that such exclusion could lead to disenfranchisement and asked the EC to justify the criteria and legal basis for the removal. In response, the EC indicated that the SIR is meant to update the electoral roll by removing ineligible entries, but the court demanded a detailed explanation and supporting documentation. Legal analysts note that the issue may have wider implications for voter rights and could result in directives to ensure greater transparency in the roll‑revision process. The matter remains under consideration, with the court likely to issue further orders after reviewing the Commission’s response.