US EditionFormer CJIs Chandrachud, Khehar Endorse 'One Nation, One Election' Bill with Key Reservations - The Statesman
NEW DELHI, INDIA, JUL 11 – Former Chief Justices provided constitutional insights on the One Nation One Election Bill, noting it does not violate the Constitution's basic structure but requires parliamentary oversight.
- Former Chief Justices J.S. Khehar and D.Y. Chandrachud appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee in New Delhi on Friday to discuss the One Nation, One Election Bill.
- The Bill aims to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly election cycles but raises unresolved issues about emergency provisions, premature dissolutions, and Election Commission powers.
- Justice Khehar noted the Bill curtails state assembly terms to their unexpired duration and mandates informing voters of this, while both CJIs emphasized clearer language and checks on Election Commission authority.
- Justice Khehar called the Bill a "golden opportunity for nation-building" but cautioned that vaguely worded clauses and unchecked Election Commission powers could disrupt constitutional balance.
- Opposition members expressed concerns about mid-term assembly dissolutions to align polls, highlighting the need for further refinement and parliamentary oversight before enactment.
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What DY Chandrachud flagged about poll panel in One Nation, One Election bill
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud suggested that the draft bill on One Nation One Election could benefit from minor amendments to address interpretational issues related to emergency provisions and the Election Commission’s powers, sources said.
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