The Gujarat High Court directed the State Election Commission to include J B Patel's name in the electoral roll for the upcoming civic body elections on April 26. Patel's name was removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, leading him to challenge the Election Officer's April 4 decision to exclude him. The court noted that Patel had previously been included in the electoral roll and had applied for inclusion again on February 8, which was accepted on March 3. The court highlighted that the right to participate in elections is fundamental and should not be hindered by administrative delays. It quashed the earlier refusal to include Patel's name, stating that the formal publication of the electoral list on April 10 should not deny his right to vote and run for office. The ruling reinforces the principle that every resident has the right to be part of the electoral process, provided they are on the electoral roll.