Supreme Court to hear plea for CEC’s suspension, voiding SIR next week
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition challenging the unilateral decision-making power of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petitioner alleges that the CEC bypassed the collective authority of the Election Commission in several instances, including the revision of electoral rolls.
Why it matters
This case addresses the constitutional integrity and internal governance of India's election body, which is critical for maintaining democratic processes.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a petition filed against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, seeking his suspension and a declaration that the CEC cannot take unilateral decisions on the Election Commission’s behalf.The petition also sought that special intensive revision of electoral rolls and all actions, decisions, directions and consequential measures undertaken pursuant to the exercise be declared void ab initio (invalid) and without lawful authority.The plea was mentioned by senior advocate Vikas Singh before CJI Surya Kant.Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh alleged that…
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