What did Modi govt say in court over exclusion of CJI for appointing Chief Election Commissioner
Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta argued in court that the Prime Minister's office has sanctity and decisions should not be presumed to be in bad faith, questioning why cabinet selection doesn't require consultation with former judges.
The Modi government defended the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner.
Mehta's submission stated that if the PM's decisions are not trusted, a provision for consulting outsiders could be considered for cabinet selection as well.
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