The Supreme Court of India Today (Feb 3) set February 12 to hear petitions challenging the 2023 law that allows the government to control the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The law removes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel, replacing them with a government minister, raising concerns about political interference in elections. Advocates Prashant Bhushan and Varun Thakur argue that this move violates the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling, which mandated an independent committee for such appointments. The Centre opposes the plea, leading to a high-stakes legal battle over India’s electoral independence.
