The petition was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on October 14, 2026, with a request to list it alongside similar cases scheduled for hearing the next day. The CJI has agreed to consider the request. This legal action follows widespread public outcry over the SIR exercise, with INDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi also approaching the Supreme Court over the issue. The SIR process, aimed at updating voter lists, has sparked controversy and legal challenges from multiple political figures across the country.