The Supreme Court on Monday (October 13, 2025) dismissed a public interest litigation petition seeking a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a retired judge into allegations of electoral roll manipulation made by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru Central and other constituencies.

A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the petitioner was at liberty to approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) if he wished to pursue the matter further.

“We have heard the petitioner’s counsel. We are not inclined to entertain the petition, which is purportedly filed in the public interest. The petitioner may pursue before the ECI, if so advised,” the Bench said in its order.

The counsel appearing for the petitioner, advocate

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