Today,The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a petition challenging the Election Commission’s power to recognise political parties as national or state-level entities. A Division Bench of Justices Nitin W. Sambre and Anish Dayal noted the matter was already settled by Supreme Court rulings.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra filed a petition in the Supreme Court backing challenges to the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners’ (EC) appointment process. The controversy arose after the Modi government introduced a new law replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union cabinet minister, chosen on the prime minister’s recommendation, in the selection panel. Critics argue that this change undermines the independence of the Election Commission. The case raises concerns over executive influence in crucial constitutional appointments.
