Bombay HC questions ECI over deletion of voter names during SIR; points to rule on roll

Bombay HC questions ECI over deletion of voter names during SIR; points to rule on roll

The Bombay High Court has challenged the Election Commission of India's removal of certain names from the electoral roll during the Summary Revision process. The court ruled that voters who have shifted residence cannot be forced to file an enumeration form, citing the applicable roll‑maintenance rule. The bench sought clarification on the commission's deletion procedure.

Bombay HC questions ECI over deletion of voter names during SIR; points to rule on roll — PinBrief