The Supreme Court has asked the Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia-led committee to consider a plea seeking deferment of the Kerala State Bar Council elections. The request cites the Kerala High Court’s summer vacation and the likely announcement of State Assembly elections.
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.
