Around 900 judicial officers have decided 52 lakh objections filed by voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in West Bengal between February 23 and April 2, data shows. The disposal rate works out to 1.92 lakh cases a day over 27 working days. On average, each judicial officer handled around 214 objections daily, reported Bar and Bench. The same set of judicial officers are expected to complete adjudication by April 7, 43 days after the process began. These tribunals are hearing appeals from individuals whose claims for inclusion in the voter list were rejected by the judicial officers.

Source: The Telegraph April 06, 2026 14:06 UTC