Chief Election Commissioner Archives

Supreme Court Constitution Bench March 2023| Two verdicts delivered; Maharashtra’s political battle reserved and commences matter pertaining to Doctrine of Group of Companies

Don’t miss out on the Constitution bench verdicts delivered on appointment of members of the Election Commission of India and the curative petition seeking enhancement of compensation for the victims of the world’s largest industrial disaster- the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

An Independent Election Commission of India as envisioned by Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench: Breakdown of the 378-pages long verdict

The Supreme Court has directed that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners shall appointed by the President on the advice of the Committee of the Prime Minister of India, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India. This will curtail the devastating effect of continuing to leave appointments in sole hands of the Executive on Fundamental Rights and values.

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | What is admitted as a duty should not be kept at abeyance | ECI directed to conduct elections before the time for another come about

Kerala High Court: P.V. Asha, J., directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct elections, to which it is duty-bound, which

Appointments & Transfers News

Sushil Chandra appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner

President appointed Shri Sushil Chandra the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Shri Sushil

Hot Off The Press News

Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Elections, 2019

Under the Code, Participants have voluntarily undertaken to establish a high priority communication channel with the nodal officers designated by ECI. Participants