The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea on July 10 that challenges the Election Commission’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision  of the electoral rolls in Bihar, which was announced just before the assembly elections scheduled for later this year.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal brought the matter to attention, requesting an urgent hearing due to concerns regarding the legality and timing of the revision process.

The apex court has permitted the petitioner to provide advance notice to the Election Commission of India , which is involved in the case.

The petition raises questions about the poll body’s decision amidst ongoing worries about the transparency of the electoral roll revision, in light of the forthcoming state assembly elections.

Importantly, several opposition parties have also approached the Supreme Court to contest the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which is preparing for elections. TMC MP Mahua Moitra and RJD’s Manoj Jha have filed petitions seeking to annul the EC order, arguing that it contravenes the Constitution.

In addition to Moitra and Jha, various NGOs have also submitted petitions against the special intensive revision, even as the poll body released a statement on Sunday asserting that it has not altered its directives regarding the revision process.