Supreme Court Questions Centre on Election Commissioner Appointments

The Supreme Court on July 30, 2026, questioned the Union government on the fairness of the selection panel for Chief Election Commissioners under the 2023 Act.

The 2023 law replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister on the selection committee, a move petitioners argue undermines the independence of the poll body.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended the Prime Minister's role, while Justice Dipankar Datta emphasised that the appointment process must not only be fair but also be seen as fair.