Times of India5/7/2026GeneralIndia
‘Virtually no debate in Parliament’: SC hears plea challenging EC, CEC appointment law
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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.
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