Rahul Gandhi vs Election Commission of India — Special Intensive Revision of Voter List

Updates

1. News15 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court notice to Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commission on Rahul Gandhi's petition, and what else was said

   The Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court issued a formal notice to officials regarding a petition about revising voter lists.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body, while Rahul Gandhi is the petitioner and Gyanesh Kumar along with the Election Commission are the respondents.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court is asking for a response to the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi concerning the special intensive revision of the voter list.

   What it means:

   The named parties must now respond to the court regarding the concerns raised in the petition.

   BBC News India
2. Hearing14 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant to hear voter list petition

   The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to conduct a hearing regarding the petition concerning voter list irregularities.

   Samayam Tamil
3. Hearing12 Oct 2026

   'No decision was given 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 that it did not make a decision regarding a new voter registration form.

   Who:

   Rahul Gandhi is the petitioner, the Election Commission of India is the body managing elections, and the Supreme Court of India is the highest court hearing the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court issued this clarification following a hearing related to the special voter list revision process in Bihar.

   What it means:

   The legal status of the new voter form remains unchanged as the court has not yet ruled on it.

   Dainik Jagran