What is the Supreme Court's stance on the appointments of ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar
Understand the Supreme Court's decision on the applications to stay the appointments of the Election Commissioners.
The Supreme Court dismissed the applications to stay the appointments of ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar. Here are the key points of the Supreme Court's decision:
- The Court found no exceptional circumstances warranting interference in the appointments.
- The appointments were made in compliance with statutory provisions and constitutional principles.
- It upheld the President's decision to appoint the Election Commissioners as there were no grounds to question the process followed.
- The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of constitutional bodies like the Election Commission.
- Overall, the Supreme Court upheld the legality and validity of the appointments of ECs Sandhu and Kumar.
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