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The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for April 16th to examine the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act of 2023.
This law is being challenged because it increases the government's influence in the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
A new Chief Election Commissioner has already been appointed under this contested 2023 Act.
The Supreme Court previously refused to put a hold on the law's operation.
The court will determine if the 2023 Act undermines its authority to make binding decisions under Article 141 of the Constitution.
The core issue is whether legislative power can override the Supreme Court's judicial opinions.
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