The Supreme Court on Friday signalled serious constitutional concern as it issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL challenging a key provision in the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023. The petition contends that the new law grants unprecedented, life-long immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) from any civil or criminal proceedings for actions performed in the course of their official duties.
Supreme Court questions lifetime immunity for CEC, ECs; seeks Centre and Election Commission reply
