Why CJI's Exclusion from Panel to Pick CEC Raises Concerns About Independence The Supreme Court's recent hearing on the selection process for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has highlighted an intriguing aspect of India's democratic framework.
The controversy centers around the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel, a decision made by Parliament in 2023.
While the government argues that this choice is justified and necessary for maintaining executive independence, the court's reservations raise important questions about the nature of this independence.