Overview

• The court said any illegality in the Election Commission’s methodology would lead to the entire Bihar Special Intensive Revision being set aside, with the ruling to apply nationally.
• Final arguments are scheduled for October 7, and the bench noted that publication of the final rolls before then will not limit its power to intervene.
• The bench issued notice on pleas to recall its September 8 order allowing Aadhaar as a 12th identity document, reiterating that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.
• The Election Commission informed the court it has asked all states and union territories, except Bihar, to prepare for a potential nationwide SIR using January 1, 2026 as the qualifying date.
• Petitioners alleged transparency lapses in handling objections, and the judges urged the Commission to place more information in the public domain to enhance accountability.