The Supreme Court on Wednesday, observing that “no power can be untrammelled”, said the revision of electoral rolls can have serious civil consequences for individuals whose names are not included in the voters’ list. Also Read No document receipts for voters, SIR centres reject Class X admit cards despite SC orderRaising concerns, the Chief Justice said the revision of electoral rolls can have serious civil consequences for individuals whose names are not included in the voters’ list. Section 21 of the Act deals with the power of the Election Commission to prepare and revise electoral rolls. “My submission is that sub-sections (2) and (3) of Section 21 do not operate in the same domain,” he said. The petitioners have raised concerns about the scope of the Election Commission’s powers, the determination of citizenship for electoral purposes and the possibility of disenfranchisement.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 14:57 UTC