Plea Challenging CEC’s Unilateral Decisions to Be Listed in Supreme Court Next Week

The Supreme Court has agreed to list next week a fresh plea questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar can take decisions on behalf of the Election Commission of India without the concurrence of the other Election Commissioners. The petition has raised questions concerning the decision-making process within the poll panel and the powers of the Chief Election Commissioner.

The plea primarily questions whether the Chief Election Commissioner can independently take decisions or whether the concurrence of the other Election Commissioners is required. The Supreme Court’s latest listing information shows that matters are scheduled through the coming week. The court’s response to the petition is expected to draw attention to the issue of decision-making within the Election Commission.