'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
Sabarimala case: Can non-devotees challenge temple customs? SC asks Centre The Supreme Court questioned if non-devotees can challenge Sabarimala Temple customs, highlighting the maintainability of PILs filed by those without a direct connection. The bench considered whether individuals outside a religious denomination should be allowed to question its practices, especially in cases like the Sabarimala women's entry issue. #Supreme_Court #Sabarimala_Temple #Court_questioned #temple_customs #challenge_temple #customs #Sabarimala #temple #challenge_Sabarimala #non-devotees_challenge
‘Don’t just say ED, ED, ED’: Supreme Court questions West Bengal government in Mamata I-PAC raid case The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal's objection to the ED's plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency. #Supreme_Court #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_government #Mamata_I-PAC #Court_questions #questions_West #Court_questioned
