The Judiciary's Limited Role in Ensuring Election Commission Independence The recent affidavit filed by the government with the Supreme Court has reignited a long standing debate over the independence of the Election Commission (EC) of India.
At its core is the appointment process for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners, which has been subject to judicial scrutiny in the past.
Historically, the CEC and ECs have been appointed by the executive without controversy.