"Not Approved By Us": What CJI Said on Form 6 | SIR, EC Dissent & CEC Row Explained

On 5 October 2026, CJI Surya Kant said the Supreme Court "has not approved any modified Form 6", contradicting the Election Commission's claim. What is Form 6? Who changed it, and why did two Election Commissioners call it "illegal"? What is the SIR, and what did the Supreme Court say? Full explanation for UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS2). 📌 In this video: What is Form 6 and what changed in it The SIR declaration: why it matters to voters EC dissent: 14 objections by Commissioners Sandhu & Joshi What the law says: Article 326, RP Act 1950 (Sections 21(3), 28) Supreme Court hearing: refusal to suspend the CEC, notices issued Quo warranto & certiorari explained Appointment of the CEC: Anoop Baranwal judgment vs the 2023 Act Removal of the CEC: Article 324(5) Political fallout, both sides of the debate, way forward Prelims facts + Mains question ⚠️ The petitions contain allegations under hearing; no court has made any finding. Join Upscale IAS on Telegram for regular updates, study material & announcements: Join : https://t.me/upscaleias2027 For Course & Batch Queries: 9872867898 Subscribe to Upscale IAS and turn on notifications for daily UPSC content. UPSC Preparation | Daily Current Affairs | Prelims | Mains | UPSC 2027 | Upscale IAS