Supreme Court questions 'mechanical' show-cause notices in SIR case, seeks ECI response

The Supreme Court has raised questions about the nature of show-cause notices issued in a matter related to SIR (Scheduled Item Register), describing them as appearing 'mechanical' in nature.

The Court has sought a detailed response from the Election Commission of India on the notices and the underlying issues. The bench expressed concern about the procedural aspects of how the notices were issued, signalling judicial scrutiny over the EC's actions in the matter.