SIR row: SC defers hearing, grants petitioner 10 days to reply to EC's counter-affidavit

The Supreme Court of India has deferred a hearing regarding the 'SIR row,' granting the petitioner a period of 10 days to file a response to the Election Commission's counter-affidavit. The legal proceedings center on the official response provided by the commission in relation to the ongoing dispute.

This procedural delay allows the petitioner time to address the arguments presented by the Election Commission. The court's decision ensures that both parties have the opportunity to submit their formal positions before the matter proceeds further in the judicial process.