Chief Election Commissioner

Analysis of Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision in Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India: Reforming the Appointment Process of Election Commissioners

Explore the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision in Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, where a five-judge constitutional bench altered the appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Delve into the legal arguments, key issues, and the court’s judgment, which mandates a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice of India to advise the President on appointments, until Parliament enacts relevant legislation.