On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the special intensive review (SIR) process in West Bengal, stating that Class 10 admit cards can be accepted as a supplementary document for identity verification, provided that candidates also present their pass certificates. This announcement was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi in response to concerns raised by senior advocate D.S. Naidu about whether the admit card could serve as an independent identification document.

The court emphasized that while the admit card can aid in identity verification, it cannot be utilized as a standalone document. The decision holds significant implications for students undergoing the SIR process, where proper identification is crucial. The bench outlined that any documents referenced in their previous order, which remained un-uploaded, must be submitted to the relevant judicial authorities by a specified deadline, reinforcing the need for timely compliance in electoral registration matters.

This clarification comes as part of a broader legal discourse in India concerning educational and identification documentation, particularly in the context of elections and student verification processes. The Supreme Court's ruling is expected to resolve uncertainties among students and educational stakeholders in West Bengal, ensuring a more organized approach to identity verification during the SIR process.