Holding the Court accountable amid democratic strain
The Hindu editorial argues that Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar can deepen disenfranchisement and weaken democratic recognition.
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The Hindu editorial argues that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar can become a tool of exclusion if eligible citizens are removed or discouraged from enrolling. It treats voting as a core democratic right and a form of political recognition, especially for marginalised citizens.
The Hindu editorial criticises the Supreme Court of India’s handling of the Bihar SIR case on three grounds: the Court acted too late to prevent harm, it moved too deeply into administering the process, and it framed the dispute as a technical question rather than a rights violation.
