Supreme Court Orders ECI to Publish 1.25 Crore Voter Names with 'Logical Discrepancy' in West Bengal

• Supreme Court directs ECI to publicly disclose 1.25 crore voter names flagged with "logical discrepancy" in West Bengal's electoral roll revision.
• The discrepancies include issues like parent's name, age inconsistencies, or unusual age differences between family members.
• The Court mandated displaying lists at local levels (gram panchayat, block/taluka, ward offices) and ensuring voters get a genuine chance to respond within 10 days.
• The Bench criticized the use of WhatsApp for official instructions and emphasized formal circulars, also noting the stress caused to nearly 2 crore individuals.
• Lawyers for petitioners challenged criteria and methods, highlighting insufficient hearing venues and the ECI's questioning of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's documents.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court mandates transparency and fair process for 1.25 crore voters with 'logical discrepancies' in West Bengal.