'Why this show off of independence?’: Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism The Supreme Court questioned the current selection process for Election Commissioners. It raised concerns about a cabinet minister being part of the panel. The court noted this could lead to a 2:1 majority favoring the Prime Minister. It suggested an independent process is crucial for upholding democracy and public confidence in the Election Commission's impartiality. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_questioned #Court_flags #Election_Commissioners #CEC_appointment #flags_CEC #appointment_mechanism #current_selection #Commissioners
‘Virtually no debate in Parliament’: SC hears plea challenging EC, CEC appointment law The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which replaced the CJI with a Union minister on the selection panel. Petitioners argued the law undermines the Election Commission's autonomy and was passed with minimal debate due to MP suspensions. The court questioned its power to direct Parliament on lawmaking. #Supreme_Court #Union_minister #selection_panel #plea_challenging #heard_arguments #Election_Commissioners #CEC_appointment #arguments_challenging #appointing_Election #hears_plea
