Allow out-of-turn hearing for Bengal woman struck off rolls: Supreme Court to Tribunal
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
The Supreme Court Monday requested the Appellate Tribunal grant expedited hearing to Monowara Khatun, 56, a Bengal businesswoman wrongfully struck off the electoral roll. Despite holding a valid passport since 2015, being listed in 2002 voter records, and voting consistently since then, her name was removed during the Special Integrated Review process. The tribunal must prioritize her appeal filed April 3.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaMonowara KhatunWest BengalAppellate TribunalElectoral rollChief Justice Surya Kant