The Supreme Court of India has issued significant directives to the Election Commission of India (ECI) concerning the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala. The Court asked the ECI to consider extending the deadline for filing objections to the draft electoral rolls, acknowledging the difficulties faced by citizens in the state. Crucially, the Supreme Court also ordered the ECI to publicly display the list of voters who have been excluded or deleted from the draft electoral rolls, ensuring transparency and providing affected individuals an opportunity to raise objections. These directions come amidst widespread concerns after approximately 24 lakh (2.4 million) names were reportedly removed from the draft voter lists in Kerala. Petitioners, including the Kerala government and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), had approached the Apex Court challenging the SIR process, particularly its timing. They argued that it clashed with the impending local body elections in the state and placed undue strain on administrative resources. The petitioners highlighted that the absence of a publicly available list of deleted voters hindered the ability of citizens to verify their inclusion or file objections effectively. The ECI had previously extended the deadline for enumeration forms in December and stated that 99% of voters had received forms, with half already digitized. However, the Supreme Court's latest intervention emphasizes the need for greater transparency and adequate opportunity for citizens to safeguard their voting rights. The Special Intensive Revision is a comprehensive exercise undertaken by the ECI to cleanse and update electoral rolls, ensuring their accuracy ahead of significant elections. The Court's move aims to balance the efficiency of the revision process with the fundamental right to electoral participation, addressing the administrative challenges and public grievances that arose during the SIR in Kerala. The matter continues to be monitored by the Supreme Court, with further compliance reports expected from the ECI and state authorities.