SC May Scrub Bihar Voter Roll Revision If Illegalities Found

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

National

The Supreme Court of India has warned that it may cancel the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar if any illegality is found in the methodology used by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi made this

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SC Accepts Aadhaar in Bihar Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as valid proof for citizens seeking to restore their names in Bihar’s voter list. Until now, only 11 specific documents were permitted for verification. The court said Aadhaar should be included to make the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process more accessible […]

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Congress Demands Aadhaar in Bihar Voter Revision

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

The Congress party has slammed the Election Commission’s decision to reject Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as valid documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter list. The party accused the EC of creating unnecessary barriers for genuine voters and ignoring practical realities on the ground. Supreme Court Asks EC to Consider […]

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UIDAI Deactivates 1.2 Cr Aadhaar of Deceased

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated around 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to prevent misuse of digital identities after death. The move is based on verified death data shared by various state and Union Territory governments through the Civil Registration System (CRS). Out […]