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Supreme Court questions Election Commissioners appointment law
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In December 2023, Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, creating a statutory framework for appointments.
The Supreme Court is questioning the 2023 law governing the appointment process for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
The Act replaces the previous appointment process, which was based on executive discretion, with a statutory framework.
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