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Supreme Court Says New Form 6 Was Not Part of Bihar SIR Judgment, No Ruling Yet
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🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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The Supreme Court clarified that the newly introduced Form 6 was not in existence when the Bihar SIR judgment was delivered and that it has not yet ruled on the form.
New Delhi: In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court observed that the Form 6 currently being discussed was not present at the time the Bihar Special Investigation Report (SIR) judgment was handed down. The bench emphasized that the court has not yet adjudicated any matter relating to the new form, leaving its legal status unsettled.
The clarification came as counsel for the Bihar state government sought guidance on the procedural applicability of Form 6 in ongoing investigations. The court indicated that any future reference to the form would require a separate hearing and a clear legal basis.
Legal experts note that the statement underscores the judiciary's cautious approach to procedural changes that could affect pending cases. Until the Supreme Court issues a definitive ruling, lower courts and investigative agencies are expected to continue operating under the existing procedural framework.
The matter is likely to attract further attention as parties await a formal order that could shape the handling of SIR-related inquiries across the country.
The clarification came as counsel for the Bihar state government sought guidance on the procedural applicability of Form 6 in ongoing investigations. The court indicated that any future reference to the form would require a separate hearing and a clear legal basis.
Legal experts note that the statement underscores the judiciary's cautious approach to procedural changes that could affect pending cases. Until the Supreme Court issues a definitive ruling, lower courts and investigative agencies are expected to continue operating under the existing procedural framework.
The matter is likely to attract further attention as parties await a formal order that could shape the handling of SIR-related inquiries across the country.