Bengal SIR Hearing Live Updates: Supreme Court to resume hearing
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging West Bengal's special intensive revision of electoral rolls and a suo motu case involving gherao of judicial officers in Malda district. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Baghchi will preside. In the previous April 6 hearing, the court questioned the state's chief secretary about his unavailability, noting he did not respond to calls from the Chief Justice. The secretary denied receiving any communication from Calcutta.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtChief Justice Surya KantJustice Joymalya BaghchiWest BengalChief SecretaryMalda districtCalcutta High Court