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Supreme Court Listens to Petitions Against Election Commissioner
Supreme Court hears petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll revisions.
In brief
Supreme Court hears petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll revisions. India's Supreme Court issued notice to Election Commission of India regarding petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions in voter roll revisions. Originally…
Supreme Court Listens to Petitions
India's Supreme Court heard petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid voter list controversy.
Court Issues Notice to ECI
The top court issued notice to the Election Commission of India and sought the body's response to allegations against Kumar.
Protests Demand Kumar's Resignation
Thousands of protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai over the weekend to demand Kumar's resignation.
Sexual Harassment Allegations
Three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering protests demanding Kumar's resignation.
Delhi Police Detentions
Protesters were detained after demanding CCTV footage of alleged sexual harassment incidents at Delhi police station.
Cockroach Janta Party Involvement
The Cockroach Janta Party movement's legal affairs head claimed one journalist was among the detained protesters.
Supreme Court Reviews Decisions
The court said it would reconsider or recall decisions made by Kumar without required unanimity from election commissioners.
No Suspension for Kumar
The Supreme Court declined to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar despite petitions seeking it.
Voter Roll Revisions Controversy
Critics say voter roll revisions disenfranchised millions by striking names from electoral rolls without proper review.
Election Commission Response
The Election Commission of India claims the process removes deceased, relocated and duplicate voters while preventing foreign illegal immigrants from enrolling.
Political Allegations
Opposition parties allege voter roll changes benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Legal Petitions Seek Action
Petitions seek a declaration that Kumar cannot make decisions without concurrence from other election commissioners.
Independent Inquiry Requested
One petition demands an independent judicial inquiry commission or special investigation team led by a retired Supreme Court judge.
Cockroach Janta Party March
The Cockroach Janta Party announced a protest march to New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Supreme Court Hearing Scheduled
A three-judge bench will hear petitions over decisions allegedly taken by Kumar without approval of other election commissioners.
Kumar's Response Pending
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has yet to comment on allegations against him.
The key point
India's Supreme Court issued notice to Election Commission of India regarding petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions in voter roll revisions.
