The Election Commission defended the SIR before the Supreme Court and sought dismissal of petitions. It argued that unanimous approvals and statutory safeguards countered claims against the poll process.

The Election Commission defended the electoral roll revision before the Supreme Court. It maintained that all orders were unanimous and voter enrolment safeguards remain available.

The Election Commission defended the Special Intensive Revision before the Supreme Court. Its affidavit asserted unanimous approval, statutory authority and no alteration to Form 6.