SC declines hearing plea against ration denial linked to SIR in West Bengal

The Supreme Court has opted not to hear a plea regarding the denial of ration cards in West Bengal, which is linked to the Social Identity Registration (SIR) scheme. Advocate Prasanna S brought the case on behalf of Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity, representing agricultural workers who claim they've been unfairly excluded. This decision is significant as it underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the SIR scheme, which many argue has led to the disenfranchisement of poorer and marginalized communities. The court's refusal to engage could signal a lack of urgency in addressing these systemic issues.