The Supreme Court is hearing the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

Bench : Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.

Yesterday, the Court rejected Centre's plea to adjourn the matter and began hearing arguments, orally observing that this case is more important than any other.

The petitioners have argued that the law violates constitutional principles affirmed by the Supreme Court in Anoop Baranwal v. UoI judgement, which provided for a selection panel comprising the Chief Justice of India apart from PM and LoP.

The petitioners contended that the impugned law ensures that "Prime Minister's man" is appointed, undermining independence and impartiality of the Election Commission.

Read report from yesterday's hearing here

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