Supreme Court of India vs. Election Commission of India — Challenge to Form 6 procedural changes

Updates

1. Hearing12 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court clarifies no adjudication on new Form 6

   The Supreme Court clarified that the new Form 6 was not in existence when the Bihar SIR judgment was delivered, and as such, the court has neither approved nor disapproved of the changes made to the form.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court clarified it has not made a decision regarding changes to a registration document.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the judicial body, and the Election Commission of India is the government agency.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court stated the new form did not exist when a previous legal ruling was delivered.

   What it means:

   The court has neither approved nor disapproved of the changes made to the form.

   LiveLaw
2. News6 Oct 2026

   Did not clear Form 6 change

   The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition accusing Chief Election...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court started a formal review of changes to a voter registration form.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the court, the Centre and Election Commission of India are the government bodies, and the Chief Election official is the person accused.

   When:

   Reported on 6 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   A petition claims the Chief Election official made improper changes to the Form 6 voter document.

   What it means:

   The court has asked the government and the Election Commission to provide an explanation for these changes.

   The Indian Express