Supreme Court Hears Poll Body Appointment Case

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the law that replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union Minister in the selection committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

The central government sought adjournment of the case, but the court rejected the request. The bench stated that the matter is of significant importance and will proceed as scheduled. The court refused the adjournment request, referring to earlier observations related to the Sabarimala case. Concerns have been raised that the law could allow the government to influence key election appointments.