CJI was only meant to have a say in CEC/EC appointments till Parliament brought a law: Supreme Court
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चर्चा में क्यों
The Supreme Court observed that the Chief Justice of India's role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was a temporary measure until Parliament enacted a formal law.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Supreme Court addressed petitions challenging the 2023 Act which replaced the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister in the committee for CEC appointments. Petitioners argued the Act grants the Executive exclusive control, potentially compromising the independence of the Election Commission.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- संस्थाThe Election Commission of India is the body responsible for conducting elections.
- अधिनियम / विधेयकThe 2023 Act replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister in the appointment committee.
- तथ्यThe committee responsible for CEC appointments was modified by the 2023 Act.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Examine the constitutional implications of executive dominance in the appointment of Election Commissioners on the independence of the electoral process in India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Institutional autonomy: Risk of executive overreach affecting the neutrality of the Election Commission
- Constitutional balance: Tension between parliamentary sovereignty in law-making and judicial oversight of appointment processes
कीवर्ड: Executive dominance · Institutional independence · Democratic oversight · Constitutional morality · Separation of powers
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