Former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna tells Parliamentary Committee that the proposed Bill grants the Election Commission unchecked authority, potentially violating the Constitution’s basic structure. The Bill’s Clause 5 could allow indirect President’s Rule, raising concerns over federal balance.
Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna told the JPC that the One Nation, One Election bill doesn’t directly weaken the rule of majority-backed governments but warned that deferring polls “may result in indirect President’s rule.” He flagged possible violations of the Constitution’s basic structure and federal principles.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi stated that the ONOP Bill does not take away voting rights. During discussions, he addressed various concerns raised about the proposed law. Functionaries questioned him on its implications and the Constitution’s basic structure. Gogoi emphasized that the bill aligns with constitutional principles.
