Calcutta High Court Reports Progress on Electoral Roll Objections in West Bengal
SIR in Bengal: 47 lakh objections disposed of till March 31, Calcutta HC Chief Justice informs Supreme Court
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As of March 31, 2026, approximately 47 lakh objections out of 60 lakh have been resolved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court informed the Supreme Court that daily resolutions range from 1.75 lakh to 2 lakh objections, with all issues expected to be settled by April 7, 2026.
- 0147 lakh objections out of 60 lakh resolved in West Bengal's electoral roll revision.
- 02Daily resolution rate of 1.75 lakh to 2 lakh objections.
- 03All objections are expected to be settled by April 7, 2026.
- 04Supreme Court is monitoring the progress of the Special Intensive Revision.
- 05The Chief Justice expressed optimism regarding the resolution process.
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The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court reported to the Supreme Court that as of March 31, 2026, approximately 47 lakh objections have been resolved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, which involves a total of 60 lakh objections. The Chief Justice noted that the High Court is processing between 1.75 lakh to 2 lakh objections daily, indicating a significant pace of resolution. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, expressed satisfaction with the progress and was informed that all objections are expected to be resolved by April 7, 2026. The Supreme Court is currently overseeing a series of petitions related to the SIR process in West Bengal.
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The resolution of electoral roll objections directly affects voter registration and participation in upcoming elections in West Bengal.
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