SC seeks EC, Bengal responses on SIR data PIL

The India — Supreme Court of India on July 17, 2026, sought responses from the India — Election Commission of India, the India — West Bengal government, and the state poll panel on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Prasenjit Bose, chairperson of the SIR Committee of India — West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. The PIL seeks disclosure of assembly constituency-wise data of claims and objections filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in India — West Bengal, which resulted in the exclusion of over 58 lakh electors. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. K. Mohanan, noted the Election Commission's duty to refer cases to the Union ministry for citizenship determination when tribunals rule against inclusion. The court scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 25, along with related petitions including one by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The petition highlights concerns over transparency, large-scale deletions, and the functioning of appellate tribunals.