Bihar Polls: SC to Hear Challenges to Electoral Roll Revision
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to revise Bihar’s electoral rolls. The hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025.
Social activists and leaders from opposition parties contend that the ECI’s new documentation requirements for voter registration will disenfranchise a significant number of voters.
They argue this violates the fundamental principles of free and fair elections, guaranteed under the Constitution. The petitioners claim the stringent norms disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
The Supreme Court’s decision will have far-reaching implications for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and set a precedent for electoral processes nationwide. The outcome will significantly impact voter participation and the credibility of the electoral system in the state.
