The Centre is defending the law regarding the appointment of the Election Commission Chief in the Supreme Court.
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The Centre is defending the law regarding the appointment of the Election Commission Chief in the Supreme Court.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The validity of the CEC appointment law is being challenged, highlighting the CJI's role in the appointment panel.1 source
Centre's appointment law challenged by petitioners in the Supreme Court.1 source
The government is arguing before the Supreme Court to defend the CEC appointment law.1 source
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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- The Supreme Court is involved as the CEC appeals for suo motu cognisance regarding criticism of the Election Commission's actions concerning voter rolls.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding petitions concerning the appointment powers of the Election Commission of India, involving Dipankar Datta and Tushar Mehta.
- An appeal regarding judicial appointments in Tamil Nadu was heard by the supreme court on January 17, 2014.