Guwahati, June 16 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: The Sikkim High Court has deferred hearing a petition challenging aspects of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing the pendency of similar proceedings before the Supreme Court.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed that it would be inappropriate for the High Court to adjudicate on the matter while the apex court is already examining related issues.

The bench suggested that the petitioner either move the Supreme Court directly or seek transfer of the case to the higher court. Consequently, the matter has been adjourned sine die.

Sources indicated that the petitioner is likely to approach the S...