NEW DELHI: Today, 12th Feb, The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions on February 19, challenging the validity of the new rules for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). This hearing will take place just a day after the retirement of the current CEC, Rajiv Kumar, on February 18.
Congress leader Jaya Thakur has approached the Supreme Court with a plea that could shape the future of appointments within the Election Commission of India. This action comes in the wake of recent controversies surrounding the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel and raises questions about the integrity and independence of the electoral body under […]
