Supreme Court: Old Voter Lists Cannot Be Used for SIR

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court ruled that the State Identification Register (SIR) for electoral rolls cannot replicate previous voter lists and must include a process to verify citizenship. Senior advocate Raju Ramachandran argued against the Election Commission’s approach to citizenship verification, emphasizing that such responsibilities lie with other authorities. The bench acknowledged the necessity of the SIR due to migration and urbanization but highlighted that different states have unique demographics that warrant tailored approaches. The court’s discussion will continue, focusing on the arbitrary nature of the process as it pertains to upcoming elections in certain states.

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