The law excludes the CJI from the selection panel, a move that petitioners claim undermines the independence of the Election Commission of India.
"I will have to decide if I will be a member of the panel," remarked Justice Khanna, explaining his decision to step back from the case to avoid a conflict of interest, as the outcome directly impacts his own potential role. The case will now be heard by a different bench in January 2025.
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, enacted in December 2023, introduced a new framework for appointing the CEC and ECs.
Denne historien er fra December 04, 2024-utgaven av Hindustan Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra December 04, 2024-utgaven av Hindustan Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case
Rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who is also pop sensation Beyonce's husband, has been added to a civil lawsuit accusing both him and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000.
I WAS OFFERED SOME TERRIBLE FILMS: DINO
Actor Dino Morea, who rang in his 49th birthday on Monday, talks about his long absence from Hindi films and his newfound perspective on life
Mera kasoor thodi hai: Diljit on black marketing of concert tickets
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the criticism against him over his concert tickets being sold in black.
'ANIMAL PARK TO GO ON FLOORS IN 2027'
At the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted learnings from his debut film and spoke about his future projects in the pipeline, among other things
King hints Bollywood debut: Want to create original music for Hindi films
Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind - Bollywood.
Shami shines for Bengal
Mohammed Shami guided Bengal to the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs that paved way for his team's thrilling three-run win against Chandigarh on Monday.
Treesa and Gayatri aim to impress at World Tour Finals
It had been a far from ideal year for Treesa Jolly and P Gayatri Gopichand.
Ding hits back with positional masterclass, levels match 6-6
Day after blundering to lose, the world champion levels match with flawless Game 12 vs Gukesh
SCHEFFLER WINS SEASON'S NINTH TITLE AT HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
ALBANY (THE BAHAMAS): The Scottie Scheffler juggernaut continues to roll, and records and rivals continue to get steamrolled.
Bumrah's workload in focus as India get ready for Test at Gabba
Mohammed Shami is unlikely to be rushed into India-Australia series, while Rohit Sharma wants other pacers to step up