Polity & Governance
SC seeks Centre, EC response on law giving blanket, lifelong immunity to CEC, Election Commissioners
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The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government and the Election Commission of India regarding petitions challenging Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Petitioners argue that this section unconstitutionally grants lifelong, blanket immunity from legal proceedings to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners for acts done during their official tenure, violating the Basic Structure Doctrine.
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