The Supreme Court has mandated that civic elections for Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) must conclude by June 30, 2026. The court set February 20, 2026, as the deadline for publishing final ward reservations and March 16, 2026, for the final voter list. These directives aim to resolve prolonged delays in holding elections, which have been pending since September 2020, and ensure the process is completed after school examinations conclude.