Editorial with Sujit Nair: Does CJI's Exclusion In Selection Of Chief Election Commissioner Matter?

In this episode of editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. During the Winter Session, a significant development took place as the Rajya Sabha approved the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 on December 12. The purpose of this bill is to oversee the appointment, terms of service, and tenure of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners (EC), and to establish the procedure for the functioning of the Election Commission. Originally introduced on August 10, the bill underwent consideration and passage in the upper house on Tuesday after a comprehensive debate, with Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presenting it for approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices