The ECI has left only one path open for deleted voters to re-enter the list and it requires a false declaration that can land them in prison
Recent ECI data reveals that 13.36 crore names have been deleted in the SIR so far.
As deletion becomes a matter of national concern and threatens the very constitutional guarantee of universal suffrage, we explain form 6 and concerns around its use that were recently flagged by petitioners before the Supreme Court.

The last week has seen nationwide protests on demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In anticipation of restriction of free movement, the Supreme Court passed an Order on 9 October, stating that there must not be complete prohibition of train and metro services.

On 10 October, metro and rail services in Delhi were shut down, triggering a batch of contempt petitions against concerned authorities. The Supreme Court shall hear the petitions alongside a set of fresh petitions challenging the constitutionality of the SIR today.

Catch all updates on scobserver.in.

On 6 October, Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh were sworn in as Judges of the Supreme Court. The Union had notified their appointment on 5 October, a week after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended their names on 28 September 2026.

Our video provides a brief overview on each judge, and sheds light on what legal practitioners think about the appointments.

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The law governing tribunals has been through repeated back and forth between the executive and judiciary. On 13 August, the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026 received the President’s assent, marking the Union fifth attempt at tribunal reform since 2017.Our video tracks the four-decade long turf war, and examines why the Act could trigger further litigation once the qualification criteria for tribunal members are notified.Visit scobserver.in to read an analysis by Prashant Reddy T. on the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026, and a timeline that provides an detailed overview of the prolonged tussle.

In August 2026, a nine-judge Constitution Bench delivered its verdict in the reference seeking a reconsideration of the definition of "Industry" under the Industrial Disputes Act 1947, as held in Bangalore Water Supply v R. Rajappa (1978).

Our video summarises the judgement and the different opinions authored by the judges on the bench.

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In 2023, the Parliament enacted The CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, codifying the law on the appointment of Election Commissioners.
However, the Act was challenged in the Supreme Court by Congress Leader, Jaya Thakur on the ground that it violates the Court's judgement in Anoop Baranwal, making appointment to Election Commission dependent heavily on the executive.
We explain the challenge in detail.
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Passed in March 2026 and brought into force in May, the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act is currently under challenge at the Supreme Court. Petitioners contend that the amendment is contrary to the landmark judgement in NALSA v Union of India, 2014 which upheld the right to self-perception of gender identity.

Things are moving fast with two hearings, a transfer petition and denial of interim relief. The Court is set to hear the matter today. Stay tuned for today's hearing report!

Media credits: The Citizen, NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu, CLPR, and Times of India

Nine-judge Benches are one of the largest formations that the Supreme Court can sit in—behind only 11 and 13-judge Benches. There have been 21 nine-judge Constitution Benches so far—all of which are known for setting precedent and decisively resolving questions of constitutional importance. Two nine-judge Benches heard matters of key importance this year alone.

Visit scobserver.in to know more about nine-judge benches and their brief history.

On the website, you will also find case backgrounds, hearing reports and comprehensive analysis of the two nine-judge Benches that heard the Industry and Sabarimala references this year.