Supreme Court reserves judgment on election commission law challenge
The case involves multiple petitioners challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, under Article 32 of the Constitution, arguing they violate Articles 14 and 324.
Petitioners: Dr. Jaya Thakur and others, Gopal Singh, Naman Sherstra and others, Association for Democratic Reforms, People's Union for Civil Liberties and others, Lok Prahari; Respondents: Union of India and others; Bench: Dipankar Datta, J.
- The Court reserved judgment on the petitions.
- The Court noted that the Union of India and respondents did not initially argue for a reference to a Constitution Bench.
- The Court observed that the challengers argued the issue is one of applying settled constitutional principles, not requiring a reference to a Constitution Bench.
- The Court noted the defenders' plea for reference under Article 145(3) was raised after two years of pending proceedings.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Judges Urge CJI To Consider Constituting Permanent Constitution Bench, Flag Years-Long Delay In References |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India and connected cases |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |