Supreme Court heard petitions on Bengal voter list Special Intensive Revision, moreover judges criticised Trinamool Congress objections, additionally TMC opposed Election Commission training for appellate tribunals, therefore court strongly questioned this stance
Bench Reacts Sharply During Hearing
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Suryakant led the bench, moreover Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi joined proceedings, additionally Election Commission lawyer Dama Seshadri Naidu informed about ongoing training, therefore tribunal work may start soon
However, senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee objected strongly, moreover he argued that tribunals act as quasi judicial bodies, additionally he questioned the need for training, therefore he challenged the process
Court Defends Election Commission
Subsequently, CJI Suryakant expressed clear displeasure, moreover he asked who else would explain work nature if not Election Commission, additionally he noted tribunals include former High Court Chief Justices, therefore he rejected influence concerns
Judges Raise Concern Over Pressure
Meanwhile, district and session judges currently review claims and objections, moreover court noted political memorandums disturbed these judges, additionally judges faced unnecessary pressure, therefore court advised against such actions
Scope Of Hearing Clarified
Furthermore, Justice Bagchi explained hearing focus, moreover court examines which voter list should govern elections, additionally court considers future relief for excluded voters, therefore tribunal decisions may restore names later
Court Rejects Fresh Voter Argument
Meanwhile, Kalyan Banerjee raised new voter registration issues, moreover he claimed one person filed thousands of Form 6 entries, additionally court refused to entertain this argument, therefore it directed him to proper forum
Petitioners Raise Election Concerns
Additionally, a Congress candidate approached court, moreover candidate claimed missing name from voter list, additionally court asked him to wait briefly, therefore tribunal work will begin soon
Massive Exclusion Raises Questions
Meanwhile, several petitions challenged SIR process, moreover Mamata Banerjee and TMC raised serious allegations, additionally nearly 50 lakh names remained excluded from final list, therefore verification continues
Timeline Before Elections
Furthermore, final voter list released on February 28, moreover verification may conclude by April 7, additionally daily disposal reached 1.75 to 2 lakh claims, therefore around 47 lakh cases resolved
Nomination Deadline Pressure
Finally, Bengal assembly elections approach quickly, moreover nomination deadline stands on April 6, additionally petitioners sought corrections before deadline, therefore court will review next steps after completion
