Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Must Follow Same Rules As SC Judge, ECI Tells Court
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Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Must Follow Same Rules As SC Judge, ECI Tells Court
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Supreme Court that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar cannot be stopped from performing his duties through a court order, arguing that the Constitution lays down a specific procedure for his removal.
The Election Commission filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the CEC can only be removed as a Supreme Court judge. The ECI stated that any interference in the CEC's work is against the 2023 law.
The Supreme Court will hear the Gyanesh Kumar case today. A petition filed by 12 opposition parties questions the Election Commission's functioning. Learn the full details of the case.
Earlier, the court had sent a notice to the Election Commission after considering the petition. Meanwhile, the CPI will complete the human chain today demanding his resignation. Petitions filed by the INDIA alliance demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar will be considered today
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