The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a petition challenging Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
The plea has been filed by RJD MP Manoj Jha, who has challenged the provision that grants blanket and lifelong immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
The matter concerns the validity of the law and is now pending before the top court. Further proceedings are awaited.
