In re: Bihar SIR case

Updates

1. Hearing19 Oct 2026

   High Court clarifies on voter registration after SIR exclusion

   The High Court observed that concerns regarding potential false declarations for using the new voter registration Form 6 following exclusion from the Special Information Record (SIR) are misplaced. The court noted the Election Commission's suggestion to use Form 6 to restore names previously deleted during the SIR process.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court cleared up rules about how people can register to vote again.

   Who:

   The High Court is the group making the decision and the Election Commission is the agency managing elections.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Bihar.

   Why:

   The court dismissed worries that using a specific registration form would lead to people lying about their details.

   What it means:

   Voters whose names were previously removed can now use Form 6 to get back on the list.

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2. Hearing13 Oct 2026

   'Had not given any verdict on the new Form-6 during the hearing of the Bihar SIR case', Supreme Court's clarification

   Digital Desk, New Delhi. The Supreme Court clarified on Monday that in Bihar...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court clarified it did not give a verdict on the new Form-6.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the countrys highest court.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   New Delhi and Bihar.

   Why:

   The court issued this clarification following the hearing of the Bihar SIR case.

   What it means:

   The legal status of the new Form-6 remains undecided as no official judgment was issued.

   Dainik Jagran