West Bengal SAR Petition Heard; Next Hearing Set for August 25

The Supreme Court heard a public‑interest litigation seeking constituency‑wise details of the West Bengal SIR exercise. The bench accepted the petition for further consideration and fixed the subsequent hearing date on August 25. Earlier petitions on the same issue have been disposed of or are still pending. While the ruling‑making party presents the SIR as a tool for the public good, opposition leaders allege that the ruling coalition is using it to manipulate voter rolls ahead of elections.