Supreme Court: EC may remove doubtful voters but cannot rule on citizenship

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The Supreme Court has clarified that the Election Commission of India holds the authority to delete questionable voters from electoral rolls but does not have the power to determine citizenship status. The ruling came as the court examined concerns around the removal of voters from electoral lists. The bench also sought a response from the West Bengal government regarding reports that deleted voters were being denied ration benefits. The case highlights tensions between electoral verification processes and the welfare rights of affected individuals. The court's intervention signals judicial scrutiny over how disenfranchised voters are treated by state authorities.

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