NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging grave irregularities in electoral rolls across states. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi told the petitioner to raise the issue before the Election Commission of India (ECI).
In response, the petitioner’s counsel submitted that a representation had already been made to the poll body regarding irregularities in the voters’ list, but “no effective action or response” had been received.
However, the apex court refused to entertain the plea filed in public interest, observing that the petitioner may pursue such remedies as are available under the law.