New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former judge to inquire into the allegations raised by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of large-scale electoral roll manipulation.

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi stated that the petitioner may pursue the matter before the Election Commission of India. "We have heard the petitioner's counsel. We are not inclined to entertain the petition, which is purportedly filed in public interest. The petitioner may pursue before ECI, if so advised," the bench said.

Advocate and Congress member Rohit Pandey has filed the plea citing the allegations levelled by Gandhi on August 7 regarding el...