Former CJI Gavai tells JPC that simultaneous polls do not violate basic structure of the Constitution
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Why in news
Former CJI B.R. Gavai informed the Parliamentary Joint Committee that the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution.
Background
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to empower the Election Commission to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies. The Parliamentary Joint Committee is reviewing the bill's impact on election structure, voter rights, and government accountability.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillConstitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024: seeks to enable simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
- FactJustice B.R. Gavai and four other former CJIs support the bill's constitutionality, while Justices U.U. Lalit and Sanjiv Khanna have argued against it
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and logistical implications of conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Potential impact on the autonomy of state legislatures and regional political dynamics
- Logistical strain: Challenges in managing massive voter turnout and security requirements across multiple states simultaneously
- Democratic accountability: Impact on the continuous oversight of government bodies and voter rights
Keywords: Basic Structure Doctrine · Simultaneous Elections · Federalism · Election Commission · Constitutional Amendment
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