New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday extended by seven days the deadline for scrutiny of documents and disposal of claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, one of several key directions issued during the hearing on petitions challenging the controversial voter revision drive in West Bengal, Live Law reported.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria extended the deadline from February 14-the earlier date fixed for publication of the final electoral roll.

While making it clear that the SIR exercise would not be stalled, the bench said it would issue clarifications if required but would not permit any disruption to ...