- The Election Commission of India consulted with the West Bengal government on appointments, amid accusations of favoring the BJP during polls.
- Allegations suggest that appointments to the Election Commission of India are being influenced by the ruling party.
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding petitions concerning the appointment powers of the Election Commission of India, involving Dipankar Datta and Tushar Mehta.
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What happened
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding petitions concerning the appointment powers of the Election Commission of India, involving Dipankar Datta and Tushar Mehta.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- CEC's daughter's case is heard by SC Justice Sharma concerning matters related to Election Commission appointments.Sub-event
Mehta defended the appointment process against petitioners' challenges in the Supreme Court.1 source
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission of India operates under Article 324(1) of the Constitution.Sub-event
Judicial review of petitions regarding ECI appointment powers is underway in the Supreme Court.1 source
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The entities involved
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
Related events
- Parliament passed an Act changing EC appointment rules, which the Supreme Court is now examining for consistency.
- An appeal regarding judicial appointments in Tamil Nadu was heard by the supreme court on January 17, 2014.
- The Supreme Court has addressed a dispute concerning the appointment powers of officials, ordering a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by the DGP to probe irregularities.
- Appeals regarding top court rulings are being heard, while the ruling party faces pressure concerning judicial appointments.
- A petition has been filed seeking court intervention regarding the functioning of the Election Commission.