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Why’s CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government

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  1. Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude Chief Justice of India from the panel to select Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

  2. Court noted the CJI's inclusion in other key appointment committees.

  3. Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 Act's appointment process.

  4. Government urged the court not to question legislative wisdom.

  5. Bench clarified it was not questioning the Prime Minister's trustworthiness.

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