Supreme Court Questions Fairness of CEC Appointment by PM-led Committee
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the 2023 Act regarding the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by a committee led by the Prime Minister.
Background
The current selection committee for the CEC consists of the Prime Minister, a Union Minister, and the Leader of Opposition. The Supreme Court is reviewing the 2023 Act that formalised this selection process.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is the head of the Election Commission of India.
- ConstitutionThe Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324.
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For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the implications of the current CEC appointment process on the independence of the Election Commission of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Independence of the ECI
- Role of the Leader of Opposition
- Checks and balances in executive appointments
Keywords: Constitutional autonomy · Democratic integrity · Executive overreach · Checks and balances
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