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INDIA Bloc Files Supreme Court Plea Against SIR Exercise After Marching to Court

12 Oct 2026Updated 5 min ago1 source

Members of the opposition INDIA bloc marched to Bhagwan Das Road in New Delhi and filed a petition in the Supreme Court. The plea challenges the 'SIR Exercise'. Further details on the specific grounds of the petition and the court's response remain awaited.

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What happened

Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc held a march to Bhagwan Das Road in New Delhi. They filed a formal petition in the Supreme Court against the 'SIR Exercise'.

Why it matters

The legal move represents a coordinated effort by the national opposition to challenge a government-backed exercise in the highest court of India.

What we know

  • The INDIA bloc conducted a march to Bhagwan Das Road.
  • A plea has been officially filed in the Supreme Court.
  • The plea challenges the 'SIR Exercise'.

What we don't know

  • The specific definition or details of the 'SIR Exercise' as it is not detailed in the source.
  • The exact legal grounds of the petition.
  • The names of the specific political leaders who led the march.

What's next

The Supreme Court is expected to list the petition for hearing in the coming days.

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