Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 12:53 IST

The CJI expressed displeasure over allegations against judicial officers. The CJI said he was irked by aspersions being cast on them.

The Chief Justice of India on Tuesday made strong remarks while hearing the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, saying that unauthorised persons and intruders would not be included in the electoral process.

CJI Surya Kant clarified that judicial officers are overseeing the exercise and ensured that all genuine voters would be included. Expressing displeasure over allegations against members of the judiciary, the CJI said he was irked by aspersions being cast on judicial officers handling the process.

“As CJI, I won’t tolerate this. I am issuing a stern warning," he said, pointing out that the integrity of judicial officers must not be questioned without basis.

The Chief Justice observed that such petitions send the wrong message about a lack of faith in the system. In strong words, he said, “Now this game starts… It concerns 52 lakh people. This is a premature petition."

He was informed during the hearing that work related to 10 lakh people had already been completed.

In response, the CJI said, “As far as you are concerned, wait and watch. Filing a petition in advance sends a wrong signal that you do not have faith in the system."

He further stated that the petitioners had overstepped by questioning judicial officers. “How can the petitioners dare to file such an application?" he said.

The CJI also clarified that individuals with valid voting rights would be included in the process, while those illegally included would be excluded. “Those who are genuine and valid voters will be included. Those who are intruders will be excluded," he said.

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