SC Petition Seeks Recall of Order on CEC Law Over Justice Sharma’s Son
· India · Hindustan Times, Times of India
A plea in the Supreme Court seeks to recall its September 23 order on the CEC law, citing concerns over Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s son acting as counsel for the Election Commission of India. The application was filed by Naman Sherstra, who challenged the 2023 law governing the appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. Justice Sharma did not disclose his son's role during the hearings. The application argues that the circumstances raise questions about impartiality. The plea does not seek to recall Justice Datta’s separate opinion. This is the second plea for recall, following a curative petition filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur.
Why it matters
The plea could affect the validity of the 2023 law governing the appointment of election commissioners. The outcome may influence public trust in the impartiality of the election process.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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