The Supreme Court, issuing directions in exercise of its extraordinary constitutional powers under Article 142, ordered the Election Commission to publish a “supplementary revised electoral roll” containing the names of those who won their appeals by April 21, ahead of the first phase of polling in West Bengal on April 23, or by April 27, prior to the second phase on April 29.
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The Supreme Court has declared that electors purged from the voter list during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision, but subsequently cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or April 27, must be allowed to vote in the Assembly election.
The order by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant spelt a huge reprieve for citizens whose right to vote was denied in the SIR under the “logical discrepancy” category. Over 34 lakh appeals were filed as on April 11.
Published – April 16, 2026 11:55 pm IST
