The Supreme Court of India has stepped into a significant legal battle concerning the electoral process in two key states. The apex court has formally sought a response from the Election Commission of India regarding petitions filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Court Directs Election Commission
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi presided over the hearing. The court issued a directive, asking the poll panel to submit its reply to the fresh petitions. The justices have granted a period of two weeks for the Election Commission to prepare and present its response.
The core of the dispute lies in the challenges mounted by the political parties against the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This exercise is a crucial process for updating the voter lists, and its conduct has been called into question.
Political Parties Challenge Electoral Process
The petitions were filed separately by the DMK in Tamil Nadu and the TMC in West Bengal. Both parties have raised legal objections to the manner in which the SIR exercise is being carried out in their respective states. The nature of their specific grievances forms the legal basis for this Supreme Court intervention.
The hearing, which took place on November 11, 2025 All eyes are now on the Election Commission of India, which must file its formal response to the Supreme Court within the stipulated two-week deadline. The content of this response will determine the next course of legal action. The Supreme Court's subsequent decision will be pivotal in either upholding the current process or mandating changes to the SIR exercise. This development underscores the ongoing tensions and the high stakes involved in India's electoral democracy, where parties are increasingly turning to the judiciary to resolve disputes related to the fundamental process of voting.What Happens Next?
