EC Must Be Independent to Ensure Free Polls: SC Judge

LoP's presence in panel to pick CEC, ECs 'ornamental': SC judge

NEW DELHI: Deliberating on the validity of the law on appointment of chief election commissioner and election commissioners by a panel of the PM, a

EC must be independent to ensure free polls: SC judge

Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta has expressed concerns regarding the independence of the Election Commission of India's selection process under the 2023 law. He highlighted that the ECI must not only be independent but also be perceived as such, questioning the efficacy of a selection committee that includes a Union minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

EC must not only be independent but also be seen to act freely: SC judge

New Delhi: An umpire selected by the captain of a cricket team that eventually wins would always be suspected over his decisions even if they are correct, Supreme Court judge Dipankar Datta said on Wednesday to highlight that the Executive will have an “effective” veto in the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and election […]

Justice Dipankar Datta: Election Commission Must Be Seen As Independent For Fair Polls

Justice Dipankar Datta of the Supreme Court observes that the Election Commission must be seen as independent. Split verdict on the 2023 law excluding CJI from the selection panel.