Opposition INDIA bloc may move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after Congress accused the poll body of “large scale voter theft.” A senior leader said the move is “to underline their protest at the conduct of the CEC.”
Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka said that claims about bail favoritism for those close to the ruling party need proof through a systematic study. Speaking at Mumbai Press Club, he stressed the joint duty of judiciary and press to uphold the Constitution and protect citizens’ rights.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud says retired judges can greatly contribute to legislative bodies and tribunals. He calls media “hype” a reason judges avoid such roles.
The election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is set for June 26, coinciding with the start of the Parliament session. Om Birla, NDA’s candidate, filed his nomination while the INDIA bloc nominated K Suresh. The Speaker is a crucial figure and is elected from among the Lok Sabha members by a simple majority. The Speaker holds significant powers and responsibilities within the House.
