SIR and the Right to Vote: Examining the Risk of Mass Exclusion

Summary The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India has sparked controversy over its potential to act as a “backdoor NRC” by demanding complex documentation for voter verification. While the Supreme Court upheld the ECI’s authority to conduct a limited citizenship inquiry for electoral purposes, critics argue this process […]

Bulldozer Justice and the Erasure of Muslim Identity: Case Commentary

Summary The Supreme Court of India’s judgment condemning “bulldozer justice” is criticized as a hollow victory. While the ruling establishes procedural safeguards, it fails to address the core issue of the systematic targeting of Muslims through punitive demolitions. The article argues that the court’s “judicial minimalism” and focus on administrative procedure allows it to evade […]