New Bill Proposed In Parliament, To Replace CJI In Selection Panel

In the Monsoon Parliament Session, a new Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The bill proposed to replace the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the selection panel for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Elections Commissioners (ECs). So far, as per a Supreme Court order, the selection committee had three members, the PM, the Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice.