The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over his conduct while provisionally entertaining his petition challenging alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, as part of a larger plea filed by opposition leaders.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct.