Why in news The Supreme Court delayed the hearing on petitions challenging a new law giving the Union government more control over the app...
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The Supreme Court delayed the hearing on petitions challenging a new law giving the Union government more control over the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners to February 19.
Current CEC Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18, which adds urgency to the case.
Justice Surya Kant assured that the court's decision on the law’s validity would hold even if it was delayed.
Petitioners requested a ruling on the law before the new CEC is appointed.
The case questions whether Parliament can amend or nullify a Supreme Court judgment through a law or ordinance.
Petitioners argue the law, passed in December 2023, aims to weaken a March 2023 Supreme Court judgment on the CEC appointment process.
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