Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy on Monday argued that the names of renowned painter Nandalal Bose's family which lives in Shantiniketan had been deleted from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.The Supreme Court was on Monday informed by Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy that the Shantiniketan-based family of renowned painter Nandalal Bose has been deleted during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.“His family has generationally lived in, his grandson has been… Nandalal Bose’s family has been deleted from the electoral room. We would not have any illustrations in the Constitution if not for his grandfather,” Guruswamy informed a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, besides Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipin M Pancholi.Appearing in the matter for the state of West Bengal, Guruswamy argued that even individuals who had complied with the verification process and submitted the requisite documents were being excluded without sufficient justification. She told the court that such exclusions point to systemic irregularities in the revision process.Flagging the issue, Guruswamy specifically referred to the case of Bose’s descendants, submitting that despite participation in hearings and submission of documents during the verification process, their names were deleted after adjudication, raising serious concerns over transparency and due process.The submissions were made during the Supreme Court’s hearing on pleas concerning the SIR exercise in West Bengal, where concerns have been raised over large-scale deletions and alleged procedural lapses.The case is part of a wider pattern reported across the state, where several citizens, including elderly voters, have found their names missing from electoral rolls during the ongoing revision ahead of Assembly elections.The developments have sparked political reactions, with opposition voices questioning the fairness of the process, while authorities maintain that due procedure is being followed during scrutiny.Story continues below this adAffected individuals retain the option to file claims and objections for restoration of their names, though concerns remain about the effectiveness of these remedies as elections draw closer.Vineet Upadhyay is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, where he leads specialized coverage of the Indian judicial system. Expertise Specialized Legal Authority: Vineet has spent the better part of his career analyzing the intricacies of the law. His expertise lies in "demystifying" judgments from the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and District Courts. His reporting covers a vast spectrum of legal issues, including: Constitutional & Civil Rights: Reporting on landmark rulings regarding privacy, equality, and state accountability. Criminal Justice & Enforcement: Detailed coverage of high-profile cases involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED), NIA, and POCSO matters. Consumer Rights & Environmental Law: Authoritative pieces on medical negligence compensation, environmental protection (such as the "living person" status of rivers), and labor rights. Over a Decade of Professional Experience: Prior to joining The Indian Express, he served as a Principal Correspondent/Legal Reporter for The Times of India and held significant roles at The New Indian Express. His tenure has seen him report from critical legal hubs, including Delhi and Uttarakhand. ... Read More © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd