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Supreme Court Questions CEC Appointment Process, Raises 'Independence' Concerns

| May 14, 2026, 08:08:15 PM | TOI.in
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The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the current selection process for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, questioning the inclusion of a Union cabinet minister in the selection panel. The bench observed that the panel, which currently includes the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and a Union minister, may not ensure true independence, as decisions could effectively be reduced to a 2:1 majority where the minister is unlikely to differ from the Prime Minister’s view. The court questioned the need for such a structure, remarking on the importance of maintaining independence in the appointment process. It further said that if the Chief Justice of India can be part of other key appointment processes, a similar independent mechanism could be considered for the Election Commission. The court stressed that the poll body must not only be neutral but also appear to be so.

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