Delhi SIR: Supreme Court asks ECI to extend deadlines, simplify enrolment
While addressing the ECI in the Delhi SIR case, the top court clarified that it did not judicially review the ‘logical discrepancy’ in the Bihar SIR case
On October 28, 2026, the Supreme Court requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to prolong deadlines and simplify the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls (SIR) enrollment process in Delhi. The court emphasized that Form 6 of the SIR cannot be altered, and all forms, including 6, 7, and 8, are final. The Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana, did not delve into the "logical discrepancy" issue in the Bihar SIR case.
The court allowed this discrepancy to persist as a temporary solution, without assessing its constitutional validity. Additionally, the Supreme Court prohibited the ECI from setting cut-off dates for re-inclusion applications. The three-judge Bench granted the ECI two weeks to make the required modifications. The court questioned the rationale behind requiring those who missed filling out enumeration forms to complete Form 6 for new voters, differentiating between individuals relocating to a constituency and those temporarily absent.
The ECI acknowledged that exclusions occur after the draft electoral roll stage and agreed to prolong the deadline for submitting claims, objections, and enrollment forms for the Delhi SIR. Chief Justice urged the ECI to contact voters and submit Forms 6 and 7, advocating for the simplest resolution.
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