Supreme Court NEW DELHI: SC Wednesday commenced hearing on the validity of the law for appointment of CEC, ECs by a panel of PM, a Union cabinet minister and LoP, while the apex court had in 2023 suggested that the committee comprise PM, LoP and CJI, even as it left the issue for Parliament to decide.Appearing before a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma, advocates Vijay Hansaria and Gopal Sankaranarayanan contended that SC’s 2023 verdict was meant to bring an end to the executive’s prerogative in appointments of chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) by appointing a panel consisting of the PM, the leader of opposition (LoP) and the CJI, but the law seeks to undo the verdict by restoring the Centre’s exclusivity in the decision-making process, as two out of three members are from govt.They emphasised that the independent authority must be manned by independent people and not by govt’s men. The advocates were referring to the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which excludes the CJI from the appointment panel.The bench, however, said that the 2023 verdict pointed out that its order was to be followed till the law is framed and added how could the court now interfere after the law has been passed. The lawyers, however, contended that the ratio of the judgment cannot be undone by Parliament.Hansaria also submitted that the role of Election Commission has come under criticism and said it was unfortunate that slogan shouting was being done by political parties on a public platform. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, however, countered him and said that if abusive language is used against a judge, then should that mean the collegium system for the appointment of judges needs to be changed.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab BlastsIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsTeesta Issue Explained: Can Bengal Result Unlock Deal As China Factor Raises Stakes123Photostories10 adorable baby boy names starting with letter AKL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family rootsContainer gardening UK: 7 best vegetables to grow in pots at home (and how to care for them)From Karan Johar to Dwayne Johnson: How Manish Malhotra quietly took over the Met Gala 2026’s fashion carpetMorning affirmation at 5 am: Start your day with clarity and calmHow to make Oats, Besan, and Chaach Chilla for a light summer breakfastAre you storing fruits all wrong? Why your fridge may be ruining their taste, nutrition, and shelf life10 subtle body language cues that reveal your true feelingsVisa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this yearComfort foods that are the quiet healers of your body (health benefits inside)123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingNFL Trade RumorsIPL 2026 Orange CapCBSE Class 10 admit card 2026IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026TVK Chief Vijay
NEW DELHI: SC Wednesday commenced hearing on the validity of the law for appointment of CEC, ECs by a panel of PM, a Union cabinet minister and LoP, while the apex court had in 2023 suggested that the committee comprise PM, LoP and CJI, even as it left the issue for Parliament to decide.Appearing before a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma, advocates Vijay Hansaria and Gopal Sankaranarayanan contended that SC’s 2023 verdict was meant to bring an end to the executive’s prerogative in appointments of chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) by appointing a panel consisting of the PM, the leader of opposition (LoP) and the CJI, but the law seeks to undo the verdict by restoring the Centre’s exclusivity in the decision-making process, as two out of three members are from govt.They emphasised that the independent authority must be manned by independent people and not by govt’s men. The advocates were referring to the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which excludes the CJI from the appointment panel.The bench, however, said that the 2023 verdict pointed out that its order was to be followed till the law is framed and added how could the court now interfere after the law has been passed. The lawyers, however, contended that the ratio of the judgment cannot be undone by Parliament.Hansaria also submitted that the role of Election Commission has come under criticism and said it was unfortunate that slogan shouting was being done by political parties on a public platform. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, however, countered him and said that if abusive language is used against a judge, then should that mean the collegium system for the appointment of judges needs to be changed.
