'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
Petition in Supreme Court flags ‘erasure’ of trans men in new law #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Court_flags #trans_men
'Not good for Hinduism': Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions during Sabarimala hearing The Supreme Court expressed concern over sect-based temple restrictions, warning they could harm Hinduism and divide society. A nine-judge bench heard arguments on religious freedom versus state power to open temples, with judges questioning exclusions that might negatively impact the religion and its followers. #Supreme_Court #divide_society #Court_expressed #expressed_concern #Court_flags #Sabarimala_hearing #harm_Hinduism #sect-based_temple #temple_restrictions #flags_risks
