SC moved for CJI’s inclusion in selection committee for CEC, ECs
On December 28, 2023, the Central government notified the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023.
On December 28, 2023, the Central government notified the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023.
Sunil Gavaskar, a former captain of the Indian cricket team, criticised the All India Selection Committee for not selecting Sarfaraz Khan, a prolific domestic scorer for the two Test matches in the West Indies that would take place next month.
"We are not commenting on Parliament proceedings. Of course, the legislature has the prerogative to make laws," the chief justice made it clear.
While Prasad and Gagan Khoda were appointed in 2015, Jatin Paranjpe, Sarandeep Singh and Devang Gandhi joined in 2016 but as per the BCCI chief, none of the panel members would continue.
Petition filed by NGO Common Cause has challenged the Central government's 10 January order appointing M Nageswara Rao as the interim director of CBI
"CBI must function without external influences. I have tried to uphold the integrity of the institution while attempts were being made to destroy it,” said Verma.
Explaining on behalf of the government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the top court that the CVC had come to the conclusion that an extraordinary situation had arisen which needed an extraordinary remedy.
Reply 'unsatisfactory', file 'better' one within 4 weeks: SC
The final meeting of the Search and Selection Committee set up for identifying candidates for the University Grants Commission chairman’s…