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‘Virtually no debate in Parliament’: SC hears plea challenging EC, CEC appointment law

Times of India · May 7, 2026, 5:55 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which replaced the CJI with a Union minister on the selection panel. Petitioners argued the law undermines the Election Commission's autonomy and was passed with minimal debate due to MP suspensions. The

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‘Virtually no debate in Parliament’: SC hears plea challenging EC, CEC appointment law

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