Key Highlights
- Supreme Court orders increased judicial officer deployment for West Bengal's SIR process.
- Calcutta Chief Justice can request judges from Odisha and Jharkhand if needed.
- The final electoral roll is set to be published on February 28, 2026, despite incomplete verification.
- Verification will consider documents such as Aadhaar and Class 10 certificates.
- The initiative is in response to the extensive verification requirements outlined by the Election Commission.
