The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls falls within the exclusive prerogative of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The apex court made it clear that issuing directives to the Commission in this matter would amount to interference in its functioning. During the hearing, Justice Suryakant asked the Election Commission to provide detailed information regarding the 3.66 lakh voters excluded from the final electoral roll prepared under the Bihar SIR exercise. The matter has now been scheduled for further hearing on Thursday (October 9).
