Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, Oppn. leaders’ plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR on Oct. 15
The LoP also sought an interim direction from the Supreme Court to suspend the SIR pending consideration and adjudication of the issues raised in the petition in order to protect the rights of eligible electors
On October 15, 2026, the Supreme Court will consider a petition filed by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and other opposition leaders. They are requesting a comprehensive disclosure of documents, agendas, minutes, and objections related to the Special Insolvency Review (SIR) process, which has led to the deletion of approximately 13 crore voters across India.
The petition, filed on October 12, also demands a judicial examination of the Election Commission records to determine if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted arbitrarily during the SIR. Gandhi argued that the SIR has infringed upon the constitutional rights of eligible citizens to be registered as voters and exercise their right to vote.
The petition, represented by senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, also seeks an interim order to suspend the SIR pending the court's decision. The same Supreme Court bench is also hearing cases related to anti-CEC protests in Delhi, where multiple petitions have been filed challenging illegal detentions and police crackdowns on protesters.
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