Supreme Court Denies NGO's Plea on Voter Deletion Report Controversy

The Supreme Court opted against directing the Election Commission to address an NGO's demand for action on a news report about improperly issued voter deletion notices in Bihar. The court advised the NGO to formally present facts in an affidavit, emphasizing respect for established legal procedures.

In a noteworthy development, the Supreme Court has declined to instruct the Election Commission (EC) to respond to an NGO's call for action, addressing claims of unauthorized electoral roll deletions in Bihar.

Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, advised the Association for Democratic Reforms to adhere to legal norms by submitting an affidavit rather than relying on unverified media reports, which have alleged misuse of authority during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, on behalf of the EC, disputed the allegations and urged the court not to entertain reactions based solely on journalistic accounts, which might lack factual accuracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)