Bombay HC questions ECI over deletion of voter names during SIR; points to rule on roll
The Bombay High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India regarding the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision process. The court emphasized that the ECI has a legal obligation to ensure citizens remain on the electoral roll and criticized the requirement for voters to sign potentially inaccurate declarations.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical concerns regarding voter disenfranchisement and the administrative transparency of India's electoral processes.
The Bombay High Court at Goa questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the deletion of names during Special Intensive Revision (SIR). It said the electoral roll currently in force continues to remain valid until the draft roll is finalised under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar was hearing a petition filed by the Salgaonkar family, which said its names were dropped from the draft electoral roll despite having submitted Form 8 to change their address.
The Bench told the ECI that the Supreme Court has held that the Commission has an obligation to ensure that citizens of India are included in the voter list.
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