SC seeks data on appeals against Bengal electoral roll changes

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought detailed data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the number of appeals pending before appellate tribunals challenging exclusion/ inclusion of voters from West Bengal's electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

The directions were passed by a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana during the resumed hearing of pleas seeking measures to streamline and expedite the disposal of appeals before the SIR appellate tribunals. The bench also directed that the SIR process be concluded and all appeals be decided at least before the next parliamentary elections in 2029.

The Bench directed the poll body to supply a break-up of pending and disposed appeals.