UP SIR: SC Directs EC To Examine Allegations Of Bulk Form 7 Submissions

SC directs EC to look into allegations of bulk submission of Form 7 applications in UP SIR

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine allegations of irregularities involving the bulk submission of Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and take necessary corrective steps.

Form 7 is used to seek the deletion of a voter's name from the draft electoral roll.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked the petitioners to submit a note listing the irregularities that are yet to be addressed.

"The irregularities which have been brought to the notice of the court shall be submitted to senior counsel appearing for the Election Commission of India by way of a note. On receipt thereof, let the Election Commission examine the factual aspects, thereafter take necessary corrective steps and file a compliance report," the court directed.

The counsel appearing for one of the petitioners clarified that the allegations regarding bulk Form 7 applications concerned Uttar Pradesh.

Senior advocate DS Naidu, appearing for the Election Commission, acknowledged that bulk applications had been submitted…

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