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Supreme Court Judge Questions Law on Chief Election Commissioner Selection
A Supreme Court judge has commented on the law concerning the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs). The judge stated that a minister picked by the Prime Minister cannot defy the Prime Minister, implying a potential lack of independence. The judge also remarked that the independence of the Election Commission must be visible, likening the situation to an umpire selected by the winning side always being under a shadow of doubt. This statement was made in relation to the law that includes the Prime Minister on the panel selecting the CEC and ECs.
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