When CJI in selection panel for CBI Director, why no independent member for selection of CEC, ECs, SC asks Centre
"It is not sufficient that the Commission is independent. It must appear to be independent also,” the Bench said.
"It is not sufficient that the Commission is independent. It must appear to be independent also,” the Bench said.
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday observed that it is for the Parliament to enact a law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners, and that courts cannot direct the legislature on what kind of law it should make.
The first phase covered 152 Assembly Constituencies spread across 16 districts of the state.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited the revered Kalighat Kali Temple on Monday morning, where he offered prayers and sought divine blessings for the well-being of the people of West Bengal.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected the police complaints filed against Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and) Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), in connection with deaths of voters who had been summoned for hearing under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
The Congress on Tuesday released posters on social media criticizing the BJP-led government at the Centre over the appointment of the new chief election commissioner (CEC).
With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar set to retire on February 18, a three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Monday to pick his successor.
After casting his vote at a polling station in New Moti Bagh, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday acknowledged the efforts of election officials and security forces in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly elections.
In a letter to the CEC, the AAP’s National Convenor urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene in the matter and ensure a free and fair electoral process in the national capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) alleging that BJP's poll candidates are conducting registrations for women for their scheme in which they will distribute cash and promise to give houses and land rights.
