SC seeks Centre, EC response on law giving blanket, lifelong immunity to CEC, Election Commissioners
RJD MP Manoj Jha argues that Section 16 of the 2023 law places election commissioners above the law and violates the constitutional framework.

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SC seeks Centre, EC response on law giving blanket, lifelong immunity to CEC, Election Commissioners (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
RJD MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court challenging Section 16 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions Of Service And Term Of Office) Act, 2023
SC issues notice to Centre, poll body on blanket immunity to CEC (opens Times of India in a new tab)
SC seeks Centre, ECI reply in plea against CEC legal immunity (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
RJD MP Manoj Jha argues that Section 16 of the 2023 law places election commissioners above the law and violates the constitutional framework.


