The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on November 11 a petition filed by Tamil Nadu’s ruling party — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) — challenging the Election Commission’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

"A writ has been filed and registered by the political party DMK My Lords… Urgent stay has been prayed for… May list it on Monday," advocate Vivek Singh said as he mentioned the DMK's petition before a Bench led by CJI BR Gavai for urgent listing.

“List it on Tuesday,” the CJI said.

In its petition filed under Article 32 the DMK challenged the Election Commission's June 24, 2025 and October 27, 2025, notifications for SIR, describing it as “constitutional overreach” on the ground that the poll panel lacked the authority to im

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