The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to halt the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the state’s upcoming local body elections, turning down a plea by the state government seeking a temporary stay.

Justice V G Arun noted that similar issues raised by other states are already under consideration before the Supreme Court. Observing that judicial discipline required deference to the apex court, he advised the state to pursue its grievance there. The court also clarified that the government may approach the High Court again depending on the outcome before the Supreme Court.

The state government argued that the State Election Commission had scheduled elections on December 9 and 11, coinciding directly with the SIR exercise. As per its submissions, the condu

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