West Bengal SIR: Majority of 'Under Adjudication' Cases in Three Border Districts
Synopsis
Discover the staggering number of 'under adjudication' cases in West Bengal's border districts. Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas are leading the way in discrepancies as the final voters’ list is published, raising questions about the electoral process.
Key Takeaways
Highest cases of 'under adjudication' in Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas.
Judicial scrutiny involves over 500 appointed officers.
Approximately 60 lakh voter documents are under review.
The final voters’ list shows 61,78,245 deletions so far.
These districts make up nearly 42% of all adjudicated cases.
Kolkata, February 28 (NationPress) With the release of the final voters’ list in West Bengal, generated through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative, official data reveals that the highest concentration of cases marked as “under adjudication” is found in three districts bordering Bangladesh: Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas. Notably, Murshidabad and Malda are predominantly minority-populated regions.
The “under adjudication” category includes cases with “logical discrepancies” that have been forwarded for judicial examination by officials designated by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
As per data from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, approximately 60 lakh voter documents are currently under judicial review, with Murshidabad leading the way with a staggering 11,01,145 cases, representing around 18.35% of the total adjudicated cases.
In Malda, another district with a significant minority population along the Bangladesh border, 8,28,127 cases have been submitted for judicial assessment, accounting for about 13.80% of all adjudicated cases.
North 24 Parganas, also sharing a border with Bangladesh, has 5,91,252 cases under judicial review, which is roughly 9.85% of the total.
Collectively, these three districts make up nearly 42% of all cases categorized as “under adjudication” in the state.
The adjudication process is currently being carried out by over 500 judicial officers appointed by the ECI in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court. A supplementary list will be released in due course based on the progress of these reviews. The final status of the electoral rolls will only be confirmed after this process concludes.
The final voters’ list published this past Saturday indicates that 61,78,245 names have been removed thus far during the SIR procedure.
Further deletions are anticipated as the identity documents of around 60 lakh voters remain under judicial scrutiny.
Point of View
Particularly in districts with diverse populations. The high number of cases under judicial review raises important questions about the electoral process's integrity and fairness. A thorough examination of these cases is crucial for ensuring transparency and public trust in the electoral system.
NationPress
8 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'under adjudication' mean?
'Under adjudication' refers to cases that contain logical discrepancies and have been submitted for judicial examination by officials from the Election Commission of India.
Which districts in West Bengal have the most cases under adjudication?
The districts with the highest number of 'under adjudication' cases are Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas.
How many cases from Murshidabad are under judicial review?
Murshidabad has reported 11,01,145 cases under judicial review.
What percentage of cases does Murshidabad account for?
Murshidabad accounts for approximately 18.35% of all cases under adjudication.
What will happen after the adjudication process?
After the adjudication process is completed, a supplementary list will be published, clarifying the final status of the electoral rolls.
