News India Live, Digital Desk: The Supreme Court has cleared the confusion that arose regarding documents during the Surge in Voter List (SIR) process of West Bengal. chief Justice SuryakantJustice Joymalya Bagchi and justice Vipul M. Pancholi The bench clarified that the 10th admit card is only a ‘Supplementary Document’ Will be valid as.
1. Use of Admit Card: Where will it be valid?
According to the Supreme Court, Madhyamik Admit Card can be used mainly for the following two purposes:
Verification of Date of Birth (DOB): Since the date of birth is often not recorded in the certificate with the West Bengal Board, the admit card will be considered as a ‘supplementary’ document to prove age.
Proof of Parentage: The admit card will prove to be an important link for matching the names of parents in the voter list (Progeny Linking), because the name of father/mother is clearly recorded in it. (1.1, 5.1)
2. Mandatory condition: Pass certificate is necessary
The court has clearly said that the admit card has value only when it is accompanied by ‘Pass Certificate’ Also be attached.
Not valid alone: One cannot prove one’s identity or age merely by showing the admit card.
Fraud Protection: The Court argues that the admit card is merely proof of appearing for the examination, while the pass certificate ensures that the details are officially verified. (3.4, 5.2)
3. ‘Logical Discrepancy’ and the Role of Admit Card
About 80 lakh voters in West Bengal are under the siege of claims and objections. many of these cases ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Are of:
If the age difference between a voter and his parents under 15 years Or over 50 years Is.
If the name or details are not matching with the voter list of 2002.
In such cases, the judicial authorities will ensure correct identification by matching the admit card with Aadhaar and pass certificate. (1.5, 3.1)
4. Strict instructions for election officials (ERO/AERO)
The Supreme Court has directed the electoral registration authorities to:
Deadline: All physical or electronic documents received by 15 February 2026, which have not yet been uploaded, will be 27th February at 5 pm It is mandatory to hand it over to the concerned judicial authorities.
Verification: The name of any eligible voter should not be struck off merely because he/she does not have a ‘Standalone’ Birth Certificate, provided he/she produces supplementary documents (like Admit Card + Pass Certificate). (1.4, 4.3)
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