'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing

What happened: The Supreme Court questioned why people already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled, and said the Election Commission cannot modify Forms 6, 7 and 8. Why it matters: The remarks came during the hearing on the Delhi SIR matter, with the bench scrutinizing the re-enrollment requirement for existing voters.

The Supreme Court questioned why people already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled, and said the Election Commission cannot modify Forms 6, 7 and 8.

The remarks came during the hearing on the Delhi SIR matter, with the bench scrutinizing the re-enrollment requirement for existing voters.