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Supreme Court Defers Hearing on SIR Row, Grants 10 Days to Petitioner
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's functioning, allowing petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh 10 days to respond to the EC's counter-affidavit. The hearing is set for November 17.
Key points
- The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on petitions against the Election Commission's functioning.
- Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh has been granted 10 days to respond to the EC's counter-affidavit.
- The next hearing is scheduled for November 17, after Diwali.
- The petitions challenge the decision-making process of the Election Commission.
- The Election Commission defended its actions, stating all decisions were unanimous.
- The EC stated that changes to voter enrolment forms could only be made by the Centre.
Key insights
- The Supreme Court's decision to defer the hearing may prolong the uncertainty surrounding the SIR exercise.
- If the petitions succeed, it could lead to significant changes in the Election Commission's operational procedures.
- The outcome may influence public trust in the electoral process.
Why it matters
This case could impact the integrity of the electoral process in India.
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Source
Times of India
