SC questions government on excluding CJI from CEC selection committee
On Thursday, the Supreme Court reviewed petitions contesting the legislation regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). During the hearing, the court asked the government why the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was left off the selection committee. The bench pointed out that the CJI is already part of the panels that choose the CBI Director and the Lokpal. Furthermore, the judges emphasized that the Election Commissioner must maintain independence.
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