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India Supreme Court Questions Election Commissioner Appointment Law
India's Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner, with justices questioning the lack of parliamentary debate on the matter.
7 May, 11:26 — 7 May, 17:55
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago
‘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.
By TOI NEWS DESK
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual14h ago
Supreme Court questions delay in CEC appointment law, calls it ‘tyranny of the elected’
By Ananthakrishnan G
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First report: indian-express · 7 May, 11:26|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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